December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

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

1993:
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

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

1859:
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown is hanged for his October 16th raid on Harper's Ferry.