December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

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

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.