January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1982:
The lowest ever UK temperature of -27.2°C was recorded at Braemar in Aberdeenshire. This equalled the record set in the same place on February 11, 1895.

1971:
Masterpiece Theatre debuts on PBS.

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

1776:
Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense.

1072:
Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo.