Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On October 10, 1911, revolutionaries under Sun Yat-sen overthrew China's Manchu dynasty.

On October 10, 1943, Chiang Kai-shek took the oath of office as president of China.

On October 10, 1970, Fiji became independent after nearly a century of British rule.

On October 10, 2001, President George W. Bush released a list of 22 most-wanted terror suspects, including Osama bin Laden.




Some tidbits from Chinese history here today . . .

 

[browneyes]

I didn't know Fiji had been under British rule for that long. Thanks for the history lesson, Deb.

 

[JerseyJanice]

As always, thanks, Deb.

 

[nativetxn]

I was surprised about Fiji too, Deb. Thanks for doing this for us

 

[jimmybop]

Thanks Deb!!!!

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB ........

 

[olena]

Big day for China.

Thanks, Deb.....