1973 - Coming into effect this day was the Pakistani Constitution of 1973
1971 - Bahrain: independence from Persia
1947 - After gaining independence from UK Pakistan joins the Commonwealth of Nations
1935 - With the passing of the United States Social Security Act the government created a pension system for the retired
1893 - The first country to bring about motor vehicle registration is France
This Day In Business
2001 - Amidst rumors of a troubled company, Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling resigns, citing personal reasons as the cause for his departure.
1938 - The silent film "Student of Prague" is the first feature film to air on BBC.
1784 - Kodiak Island, Alaska becomes the first Russian colony in Alaska.
1987 - Rookie Mark McGwire sets record for home runs by a rookie; he blasts 39th homer
August 14th Holiday
Pramuka Day (Indonesia) - Honors the Gerakan Pramuka national scouting organization, which was established in 1953 and now has more than 17,000,000 members.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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