December 10th, 2009

Today in History

1986:
Elie Wiesel wins the Nobel Peace Prize

1972:
Professional Wrestler Ric Flair has his first match against against George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski. It was a 10 minute draw.

1869:
Wyoming grants women the right to vote

1836:
Emory College, now Emory University, is chartered in Oxford, Georgia.

1520:
Martin Luther burns his copy of the papal bull Exsurge Domine outside the Elster Gate of Wittenberg