December 28th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
1989 -A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, killing 13 people.

1895:
The Lumiere brothers have their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines -- this date is commonly considered the debut of the cinema.

1846:
Iowa is admitted as the 29th U.S. state.

1832:
John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign.

1308:
The reign of Emperor Hanazono, emperor of Japan, begins.