November 24th, 2009

Today in History

1951:
The Broadway play Gigi opens starring little known actress Audrey Hepburn playing the lead character (the play ran for six months and led to Hepburn's film debut in Roman Holiday).

1947:
Robert Schuman becomes Prime Minister of France

1944:
The first bombing raid against the Japanese capital of Tokyo from the east and by land was made by 88 American aircraft.

1941:
World War II: The United States grants Lend-Lease to the Free French.

642:
Theodore succeeds John IV as Pope.