October 7th, 2008

Today in History

2003:
California recall: California governor Gray Davis is recalled from office and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

1958:
Potter Stewart appointed to U.S. Supreme Court.

1943:
Japan executes 100 American prisoners on Wake Island.

1933:
New York Giants beat Washington Senators, 4 games to 1 in 30th World Series.

1879:
Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance.