October 11th, 2008

Today in History

1582:
Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

1998:
A Congo Air Lines Boeing 727 is shot down by rebels in Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo killing 40

1890:
In Washington, DC, the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded.

1962:
Second Vatican Council: Pope John XXIII convenes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.

1954:
Vietnam War: The Viet Minh take control of North Vietnam.