December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

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

1930:
Great Depression: US President Herbert Hoover goes before Congress and asks for a US$150 million public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy.

1990:
A coalition led by Chancellor Helmut Kohl wins the first free all-German elections since 1932.