December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1991:
The first version of QuickTime was released.

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1823:
US President James Monroe delivers a speech establishing American neutrality in future European conflicts (later be called the Monroe Doctrine).

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

1804:
At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned as the first Emperor of France in a thousand years.