December 1st, 2008

Today in History

1991:
Cold War: Ukrainian voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum for independence from the Soviet Union.

1963:
Nagaland becomes the 16th state of India

1934:
In the Soviet Union, Politburo member Sergei Kirov is shot dead at the Communist Party headquarters in Leningrad by Leonid Nikolayev.

1885:
Although the exact date is unknown, the US Patent Office acknowledges December 1st, 1885 as the first day Dr Pepper was served.

1640:
Portugal regains its independence from Spain and João IV of Portugal becomes king.