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.

1980:
President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out Chrysler Corporation.

1926:
George Burns marries Gracie Allen.

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

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