December 30th, 2009

Today in History

2000:
Rizal Day Bombings: A series of bombs explode in various places in Metro Manila, Philippines within a span of a few hours, killing 22 and injuring about a hundred.

1996:
Proposed budget cuts by Benjamin Netanyahu spark protests from 250,000 workers who shut down services across Israel.

1936:
The United Auto Workers union stages its first sit-down strike.

1927:
The Ginza Line, the oldest subway line in Asia, opened in Tokyo.

1862:
USS Monitor sinks off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina