Today in History, October 22, 2008
Created: Oct 22, 2008 11:00 AM
Today is Wednesday, October 22, the 296th day of 2008. There are 70 days left in the year.In 1797, French balloonist Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute descent, landing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet over Paris.In 1962, US president John F. Kennedy announced that a Soviet missile base was being built in Cuba and ordered a naval blockade of ships carrying equipment there. Nelson Mandela pleaded not guilty at the start of his treason trial in South Africa.
@rh18bold:Today in History
Today is Wednesday, October 22, the 296th day of 2008. There are 70 days left in the year.
On this date
In 1797, French balloonist Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute descent, landing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet over Paris.
In 1962, US president John F. Kennedy announced that a Soviet missile base was being built in Cuba and ordered a naval blockade of ships carrying equipment there. Nelson Mandela pleaded not guilty at the start of his treason trial in South Africa.
Thought for Today
"Happiness is not a horse; you cannot harness it." — Russian proverb.
