On this day in history

1908 - Bulgaria declares independence from Ottoman Empire (Turkey).

1968 - Iraq adopts constitution.

1975 - Second assassination attempt on US President Gerald Ford.

1980 - Iraq invades Iran in attempt to control Shatt al-Arab waterway.

1985 - First Farm Aid benefit concert held.

1986 - 35 countries signs disarmament accord in Stockholm.

1990 - Saudi Arabia expels many Jordanian and Yemeni envoys.

2012 - 7 pedestrians killed by drunk driver who hit bus stop at 200km/hour.