January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1959:
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro

1953:
President Harry Truman announces that the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb.

1924:
George Gershwin completes Rhapsody in Blue.

1904:
The distress signal "CQD" is established only to be replaced two years later by "SOS."

1601:
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex leads revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth