January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
A team of programmers at the University of Regensburg, Germany releases Tibia, one of the earliest graphical MMORPGs.

1959:
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro

1904:
The distress signal "CQD" is established only to be replaced two years later by "SOS."

1901:
Alferd Packer is released from prison after serving 18 years for cannibalism.

1894:
W.K. Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film.