December 1st, 2008

Today in History

2000:
Vicente Fox is sworn-in as President of Mexico, ending the 75 year control of the PRI.

1971:
Cambodian Civil War: Khmer Rouge rebels intensify assaults on Cambodian government positions, forcing their retreat from Kompong Thmar and nearby Ba Ray.

1965:
The Border Security Force is formed in India as a special force to guard the borders

1958:
Our Lady of the Angels School fire in Chicago, Illinois kills 92 children and three nuns.

1925:
The final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establshing post-war territorial settlements.