December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

1991:
The first version of QuickTime was released.

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

1845:
Manifest Destiny: US President James K. Polk announces to Congress that the United States should aggressively expand into the West.

1805:
French troops under Napoleon decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force.