December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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

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.

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

1805:
French troops under Napoleon decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force.