December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

1939:
La Guardia Airport opens for business in New York City.

2005:
Microsoft releases its Xbox 360 video game console in Europe.

1972:
Gough Whitlam becomes the first Australian Labor Party Prime Minister of Australia for 23 years.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.

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