December 1st, 2008

Today in History

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

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

1919:
Lady Astor becomes first female member of the British Parliament to take her seat (she had been elected to that position on November 28).

1913:
Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line.

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