Today in history - Oct. 7

by alaaron | October 7, 2006 at 01:28 am
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Today is Saturday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2006. There are 85 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Oct. 7, 1765, the Stamp Act Congress convened in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England.

On this date:

In 1777, the second Battle of Saratoga began during the American Revolution. (British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered 10 days later.)

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