December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2005:
Microsoft releases its Xbox 360 video game console in Europe.

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

1915:
Albert Einstein publishes the general theory of relativity.

1845:
Manifest Destiny: US President James K. Polk announces to Congress that the United States should aggressively expand into the West.