January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
Cuban troops begin withdrawing from Angola.

1946:
First General Assembly of the United Nations opens in London. Fifty-one nations are represented.

1941:
Lend-Lease is introduced into the U.S. Congress.

1927:
The film Metropolis by Fritz Lang premiers.

1870:
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.