December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1975:
The communist Pathet Lao seizes power in Laos, and establishes the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.

1851:
Newly-elected French President Charles Louis Bonaparte violently overthrows the Second Republic.

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.

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