January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1990:
Time Warner is formed from the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications Inc.

1984:
The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations.

1969:
After 147 years, the last issue of the Saturday Evening Post is published.

1957:
Harold Macmillan becomes the prime minister of the United Kingdom.

1863:
The first section of the London Underground Railway opens, between Paddington and Farringdon Street.