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.

1990:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns.

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

1935:
World War II: Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval sign the Italo-French agreements.

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