December 6th, 2009

Today in History

1992:
In Ayodhya, India, Hindus belonging to the nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party demolish the Babri Masjid, a 16th century mosque.

1977:
not recognized by any other country

1921:
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London by British and Irish representatives

1884:
Washington Monument in Washington D.C. is completed.

1768:
First edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica is published.