@rh18bold:Today in History

Today is Thursday, October 7, the 280th day of 2010. There are 85 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1765, the Stamp Act Congress convenes in New York to draw up colonial grievances.

In 1769, Capt. James Cook lands in New Zealand for the first time, at Poverty Bay.

In 1879, Great Britain invades Afghanistan.

In 1935, the League of Nations declares Italy aggressor in Ethiopia.

In 1949, the German Democratic Republic or "East Germany" is established in the Soviet zone.

In 1950, UN General Assembly approves Allied advance north of 38th parallel in Korean conflict.

Thought for Today

"If your contribution has been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immortality." — Walter Gropius, German-American architect (1883-1969).