TODAY INHISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

1890

The Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians were killed by U. S. troops sent to disarm them.

1812

During the War of 1812, the American frigate USS Constitution engaged and severely damaged the British frigate HMS Java off Brazil.

1845

Texas was admitted as the 28th state.

1916

James Joyce’s first novel, “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” was first published in book form in New York after being serialized in London.

1939

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’hara, was released by RKO Radio Pictures.

1940

During World War II, Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as “The Second Great Fire of London.”

1972

Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L- 1011Tristar, crashed into the Florida Everglades near Miami International Airport, killing 101of the 176people aboard.

1975

A bomb exploded in the main terminal of New York’s Laguardia Airport, killing 11 people.

1992

The United States and Russia announced agreement on a nuclear arms reduction treaty.

2006

Word reached the United States of the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. In a statement, President George W. Bush called Saddam’s execution an important milestone on Iraq’s road to democracy.

2007

The New England Patriots ended their regular season with a remarkable 16- 0 record following a 38- 35 comeback victory over the New York Giants.

2017

Puerto Rico authorities said nearly half of the power customers in the U. S. territory still lacked electricity, more than three months after Hurricane Maria.