December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

2001:
Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

1991:
The first version of QuickTime was released.

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

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

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