January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1979:
Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge are overthrown by Vietnamese troops.

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

1325:
Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal.

1999:
The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton begins.

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