World News
Today in History: September 16th─── 08:00 Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Historical Events:
• 1985: Frontline states call on RSA government to release Mandela and end Apartheid
• 1997: Apple Computer Inc names co-founder Steve Jobs temporary CEO.
• 1990: Iraq televises an 8 minute uncensored speech from George Bush.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 1968: Richard Nixon appears on "Laugh-in".
• 1996: Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Panama City FL on WTBB 97.7 FM.
• 1974: Beeld is published for the first time.
Sports:
• 1956: Marlene Bauer wins LPGA Clock Golf Open.
• 1988: Javed Miandad completes 211, his 5th Test Cricket double, v Australia.
• 1983: Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer is born.
Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
