This Day In History: October 9

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on October 9

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 9th. Some of the events include the Washington Monument opening to the public and John Lennon's birth. Also, Afghanistan held its first democratic elections and Che Guevara was killed.

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