2009 - New study reveals one in four people are Muslim: global Muslim population is 1.57 billion.
2001 - President George W. Bush announces establishment of Office of Homeland Security.
1967 - Che Guevara & men captured in Bolivia
1955 - Worlds most powerful aircraft carrier, Saratoga (US), launched
1604 - Supernova "Kepler's nova" first sighted.
This Day In Business
2010 - Japan approves a $60 billion economic stimulus package.
2003 - Professional bodybuilder & actor Arnold Schwarzenegger elected Governor of California.
1904 - The city of Edmonton, capital of Alberta, is incorporated.
1956 - Don Larsen becomes the first ever to pitch a perfect game in the World Series.
October 8th Holiday
Independence Day (Croatia) - Celebrates Croatia gaining independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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