September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1950:
The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

1927:
The University of Minas Gerais is founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by Governor Antônio Carlos.

1191:
Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

1821:
The Republic of Gran Colombia (a federation covering much of presentday Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador) was established, with Simón Bolívar as the founding President and Francisco de Paula Santander as vice president.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.