December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

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

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

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

1859:
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown is hanged for his October 16th raid on Harper's Ferry.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.