December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1823:
US President James Monroe delivers a speech establishing American neutrality in future European conflicts (later be called the Monroe Doctrine).

1990:
A coalition led by Chancellor Helmut Kohl wins the first free all-German elections since 1932.

2000:
The Smashing Pumpkins play their final gig.

1993:
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.