TODAY IN HISTORY

1812

The Battle of Borodino took place as French troops clashed with Russian forces outside Moscow.

1936

Rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas.

1940

Nazi Germany began its eight-month blitz of Britain during World War II with the first air attack on London.

1972

The International Olympic Committee banned Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett of the U.S. from further competition for talking to each other on the victory stand in Munich during the playing of the “Star-spangled Banner” after winning the gold and silver medals in the 400-meter run.

1977

The Panama Canal treaties, calling for the U.S. to eventually turn over control of the waterway to Panama, were signed in Washington by President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos.

1986

Desmond Tutu was installed as the first Black clergyman to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa.