December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1990:
A coalition led by Chancellor Helmut Kohl wins the first free all-German elections since 1932.

1988:
Benazir Bhutto is sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to head the government of an Islam-dominated state.

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1899:
Philippine-American War: The Battle of Tirad Pass, termed "The Filipino Thermopylae", is fought.

1823:
US President James Monroe delivers a speech establishing American neutrality in future European conflicts (later be called the Monroe Doctrine).