[1]Sinclair Dates: October 5.
In 1985: Challenger 6, 13th Space Shuttle Mission, Challenger 6
launched.
In 1947: televised president, 1st Presidential address televised from
White House, HS Truman.
In 1931: non-stop transpacific, 1st non-stop transpacific flight Japan
to Wenatchee Wash.
In 1923: Cepheid variable, Edwin Hubble identifies Cepheid variable
star.
In 1910: Portugal republic, Portugal overthrows monarchy proclaims
republic.
In 1908: Bulgaria, Bulgaria declares independence from Turkey.
In 1877: End Nez Perce War, Chief Joseph surrenders ending Nez Perc
War.
In 1864: Calcutta Cyclone, Most of Calcutta destroyed by cyclone.
In 1813: B. Thames, Battle of the Thames in Canada; Americans defeat
British.
[2]Tomorrow: October 7.
In 2000: Viking Ships in Pennsylvania, [3]Philadelphia.
In 1698: Darien fleet to Darien, Fleet sails from Carb Island for
Darien.
References
1. http://www.mids.org/sinclair/timeline.html
2. http://www.mids.org/sinclair/timeline.html
3. http://www.leif2000.org/Events.htm
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