December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1848:
Franz Josef I becomes Emperor of Austria.

2004:
Brian Williams succeeds Tom Brokaw as host of NBC Nightly News.

1927:
Following 19 years of Ford Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

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

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