January 6th, 2009

Today in History

1973:
Schoolhouse Rock premieres on American television

1941:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms Speech in the State of the Union Address.

1930:
The first diesel-engine automobile trip is completed (Indianapolis, Indiana, to New York City).

1720:
The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings

1205:
Philip of Swabia becomes King of the Romans