December 1st, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Trans World Airlines flies its last flight, after being bought by American Airlines

1990:
Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France meet 40 meters beneath the seabed.

1961:
The independent Republic of West Papua is proclaimed in modern-day Western New Guinea.

1941:
World War II: Mayor of New York City, Fiorello LaGuardia, and the director of the Office of Civilian Defense, sign an order creating the Civil Air Patrol.

1640:
Portugal regains its independence from Spain and João IV of Portugal becomes king.