@rh18bold:Today in History

Today is Saturday, September 4, the 247th day of 2010. There are 118 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1571, Marian Party in Scotland stages successful coup in which regent Lennox is killed.

In 1627, Turks sign treaty with Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II.

In 1932, France and Poland sign mutual assistance agreement.

In 1939, South Africa and Canada declare war on Germany.

In 1948, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicated after nearly six decades of rule for health reasons.

Thought for Today

"This moment contains all moments." — C.S. Lewis, British author (1898-1963).