January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
Cuban troops begin withdrawing from Angola.

1984:
The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations.

1969:
After 147 years, the last issue of the Saturday Evening Post is published.

1870:
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.

1863:
The first section of the London Underground Railway opens, between Paddington and Farringdon Street.