This Day in History: 10/07/2003 - Schwarzenegger Elected

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 7th. Some events include the adoption of the movie ratings system and Henry Ford's introduction of the assembly line. Also, the US invades Afghanistan and Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected governor of California.

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