January 10th, 2009

Today in History

-49:
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war.

1806:
Dutch in Cape Town surrender to the British.

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

1971:
Masterpiece Theatre debuts on PBS.

1810:
Marriage of Napoleon and Josephine is annulled.