September 7th, 2008

Today in History

1997:
The first test flight of the F/A-22 Raptor takes place.

1950:
The gameshow Truth or Consequences debuts on television.

1943:
A fire at the Gulf Hotel in Houston, Texas, kills 55 people.

1822:
Brazil declares its independence from Portugal.

1812:
Napoleon defeats the Russian army of Alexander I near the village of Borodino.