Todays History

After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore is completed.

The first democratic elections in Argentina, after seven years of military rule, are held.

Bombings in Delhi, India kill more than 60.

The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.

Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union.

The Australian government returns ownership of Uluru to the local Pitjantjatjara Aboriginals.

The People’s Republic of China replaces the Republic of China at the United Nations.

Harry Houdini’s last performance takes place at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit.

Spain declares war on Morocco.