December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1975:
The communist Pathet Lao seizes power in Laos, and establishes the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

1961:
Cold War: In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a Marxist-Leninist and that Cuba was going to adopt Communism.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.

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