January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1990:
Time Warner is formed from the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications Inc.

1971:
Masterpiece Theatre debuts on PBS.

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

1861:
American Civil War: Florida secedes from the United States.

1810:
Marriage of Napoleon and Josephine is annulled.