January 6th, 2009

Today in History

1950:
The United Kingdom recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with Britain in response.

1936:
Supreme Court of the United States rules the 1933 Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional in the case United States v. Butler et al.; Porky Pig premieres

1931:
Thomas Edison submits his last patent application.

1912:
New Mexico is admitted as the 47th U.S. state.

1907:
Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome.