November 23rd, 2008

Today in History

1963:
The first episode of the science fiction television series Doctor Who debuts on the BBC.

1960:
The long-running serial, Ma Perkins, airs its last episode on CBS radio.

1958:
Have Gun, Will Travel debuts on radio.

1936:
The first edition of Life is published.

1903:
Colorado Governor James Peabody sends the state militia into the town of Cripple Creek to break up a miners' strike.