December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1972:
Gough Whitlam becomes the first Australian Labor Party Prime Minister of Australia for 23 years.

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

1927:
Following 19 years of Ford Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile.

1851:
Newly-elected French President Charles Louis Bonaparte violently overthrows the Second Republic.