TODAY IN HISTORY

• 2016 - Nigeria

Despite the build-up, Peoples Democratic Party convention failed to hold in Port Harcourt but tenure of Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee was extended by 12 months after policemen stopped PDP from going on with its convention.

• 2015 - Thailand

A bomb exploded near the Erawan Shrine, Bangkok killing 19 people and injuring 123.

• 2005 - Bangladesh

Over 500 bombs were set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts.

• 1999 - Turkey

An earthquake struck İzmit Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000.

• 1998 - USA

Pres. Clinton admitted that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. He delivered a TV address where he said: "I did have a relationship with Lewinsky that was not appropriate. It was wrong

• 1941 - Nigeria

Former Military Pres., Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida was born in Minna, Niger State. He ruled the country from 27 August 1985, when he overthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup, until his departure from office on 27 August 1993.