December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

1971:
The United Arab Emirates is formed.

1899:
Philippine-American War: The Battle of Tirad Pass, termed "The Filipino Thermopylae", is fought.

1852:
Napoleon III becomes Emperor of France.

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

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