December 7th, 2009

Today in History

2004:
John Kufuor is re-elected as president of Ghana.

1993:
South Africa transitional executive council established

1962:
Prince Rainier III of Monaco revises the principality's constitution, devolving some of his power to advisory and legislative councils.

1941:
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor officially brings the United States into World War II.

1815:
Michel Ney, Marshal of France, is executed by firing squad, after been convicted of treason for his support of Napoleon Bonaparte.