January 10th, 2009

Today in History

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.

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.