December 1st, 2008

Today in History

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

1990:
Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France meet 40 meters beneath the seabed.

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

1959:
Cold War: Antarctic Treaty signed , which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on that continent.

1884:
Near Frisco, New Mexico (now Reserve), deputy sheriff Elfego Baca holds off a gang of 80 Texan cowboys who want to kill him for arresting Charles McCarthy.