November 21st, 2008

Today in History

1962:
The Chinese People's Liberation Army declared a unilateral cease-fire in the Sino-Indian War.

1861:
American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin secretary of war.

1964:
Second Vatican Council: The third period of the Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes.

235:
Anterus is elected Pope.

1979:
The United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan is attacked by a mob and set afire, killing four. (see: Foreign relations of Pakistan)