December 30th, 2009

Today in History

1995:
The lowest ever UK temperature of -27.2°C was recorded at Altnaharra in the Scottish Highlands. This equalled the record set at Braemar, Aberdeenshire on February 11, 1895 and January 10, 1982.

1976:
The Smothers Brothers play their last show (Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas).

1944:
King George II of Greece declares a regency, leaving his throne vacant

1940:
California opens its first freeway: the Arroyo Seco Parkway.

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