On this day 25 years ago (Commentary Thread)

[kato13]

Originally Posted by chico20854

January 31, 1998
In New South Wales, Australia, the local governor authorizes the reorganization of federal and state police, augmented by private security guards, into a new force, designated the Main Force Patrol, to combat rampant crime in rural areas and along the state's highways.

Quite possibly my favorite detail so far.