December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2000:
The Smashing Pumpkins play their final gig.

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

1927:
Following 19 years of Ford Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.

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