December 19th, 2009
Today in History
2000:
The Leninist Guerrilla Units attack a party office of the far-right MHP in Istanbul, Turkey. One MHP member is killed and several wounded.
1974:
The Altair 8800, the first personal computer, goes on sale
1963:
Zanzibar received its independence from the United Kingdom to become a constitutional monarchy under the sultan.
1946:
Ho Chi Minh attacks French in Hanoi
1912:
William H. Van Schaick, captain of the steamship General Slocum which killed over 1,000 people was pardoned by President Taft after 3 1/2 years in Sing Sing prison .
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