February 9th, 2010

Today in History

1996:
The Irish Republican Army declares the end of its 18 month ceasefire shortly followed by a large bomb in London's Canary Wharf

1975:
The Soyuz 17 Soviet spacecraft returns to Earth.

1885:
The first Japanese arrive in Hawaii.

1825:
After no presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes, the United States House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams President of the United States.

1621:
Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.