September 5th, 2008

Today in History

1984:
1984 - Western Australia becomes the last Australian state to abolish capital punishment.

1983:
Tom Brokaw becomes lead anchor for NBC Nightly News

1975:
In Sacramento, California, a follower of incarcerated cult leader Charles Manson named Lynette Fromme attempts to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is thwarted by a Secret Service agent.

1937:
Spanish Civil War: The fall of Llanes.

1914:
World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French attack and defeat German forces who are advancing on the capital.