In Other News:
In 1775 - American Revolutionary War: Patrick Henry
delivers his speech ( "Give me Liberty, or give me
Death!" ) at St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.
In 1801 - Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword,
then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside
his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle. ~ Talk about a bad day!
In 1857 - Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at
488 Broadway New York City.
In 1956 - Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic
in the world. (Republic Day in Pakistan)
In 1983 - Strategic Defense Initiative: President Ronald
Reagan makes his initial proposal to develop
technology to intercept enemy missiles.