September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1999:
A major earthquake close to Athens, Greece, results to the collapse of few buildings in the area. About 150 people are killed.

1988:
Abdul Ahad Mohmand, the first Afghan in space, returns aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz TM-5 after 9 days on the Mir space station

1970:
Fighting between Arabic guerillas and government forces in Amman, Jordan.

1965:
Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlight, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Pirahna on the Batangan Peninsula.

1860:
Steamship Lady Elgin sinks on Lake Michigan, with the loss of around 400 lives.