December 1st, 2009

Today in History

2000:
Vicente Fox is sworn-in as President of Mexico, ending the 75 year control of the PRI.

1989:
Cold War: East Germany's parliament abolishes the constitutional provision granting the communist party the leading role in the state.

1981:
A Yugoslavian Inex Adria Aviopromet DC-9 crashes in Corsica killing 178.

1971:
Cambodian Civil War: Khmer Rouge rebels intensify assaults on Cambodian government positions, forcing their retreat from Kompong Thmar and nearby Ba Ray.

1963:
Nagaland becomes the 16th state of India