These are some important events that happened "on a day like today"...
1507
Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned to paint Lisa Gherardini ("Mona Lisa").
1903
Panama declares independent from Colombia.
1990
'Ice Ice Baby', by Vanilla Ice becomes the first rap record to top the US singles chart, (and later also a UK No.1 single).
1992
Arkansas Governor Bill (William Jefferson) Clinton is elected 42nd president of the United States.
Can you complete the next statements with the words below? Leave your answers on the comments section.
Was Became Was Declared
1. In 1507, Leonardo Da Vinci ___________ commissioned to paint the "Mona Lisa".
2. 111 years ago, Panama ____________ independent from Colombia.
3. In 1990, 'Ice Ice Baby' ____________ the first rap record to top the US singles chart.
4. 22 years ago, Bill Clinton ____________ elected president of the United States.



