Here is today’s Historical Daily Run Down.
- In 364, Roman Emperor Jovian dies.
- In 1600, Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive for heresy.
- In 1723, German astronomer Tobias Mayer is born.
- In 1819, The United States House of Representatives passes the Missouri Compromise.
- In 1854, The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State.
- In 1865, Columbia, South Carolina is burned.
- In 1874, American computer manufacturer Thomas J. Watson is born.
- In 1908, American baseball announcer Red Barber is born.
- In 1909, Apache leader Geronimo dies.
- In 1924, American Author Margaret Truman is born.
- In 1933, The Blaine Act ends prohibition in the United Statse.
- In 1959, The first weather satellite, Vanguard 2, is launched.
- In 1963, American Basketball Great Michael Joran was born.
- In 1972, The sales of the Volkswagen Beetle surpasses those of Ford’s Model-T.
- In 1995, The Cenepa War ends.
- In 2003, The London Congestion Charge scheme begins.
- In 2008, Kosovo declares independence.
Look for more current news later tonight, and another history daily run down next week.
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