December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1990:
A coalition led by Chancellor Helmut Kohl wins the first free all-German elections since 1932.

1975:
The communist Pathet Lao seizes power in Laos, and establishes the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

1930:
Great Depression: US President Herbert Hoover goes before Congress and asks for a US$150 million public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy.

1859:
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown is hanged for his October 16th raid on Harper's Ferry.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.