December 3rd, 2008

Today in History

1818:
Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state

1937:
The Dandy, the world's longest running comic, was first published.

1976:
Patrick Hillery becomes the sixth President of Ireland.

1997:
In Ottawa, Canada, representatives from 121 countries sign a treaty prohibiting manufacture and deployment of anti-personnel landmines. The United States, People's Republic of China, and Russia do not sign the treaty, however.

1904:
The Jovian moon Himalia is discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine at Lick Observatory.