December 1st, 2008

Today in History

2000:
Vicente Fox is sworn-in as President of Mexico, ending the 75 year control of the PRI.

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

1981:
A Yugoslavian Inex Adria Aviopromet DC-9 crashes in Corsica killing 178.

1925:
The final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establshing post-war territorial settlements.

1919:
Lady Astor becomes first female member of the British Parliament to take her seat (she had been elected to that position on November 28).