December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2004:
Brian Williams succeeds Tom Brokaw as host of NBC Nightly News.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

1899:
Philippine-American War: The Battle of Tirad Pass, termed "The Filipino Thermopylae", is fought.

1848:
Franz Josef I becomes Emperor of Austria.

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.

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