December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

1999:
The United Kingdom devolves political power in Northern Ireland to a the Northern Ireland Executive.

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

1942:
Manhattan Project: A team led by Enrico Fermi initiate the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.