January 10th, 2009

Today in History

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

1946:
First General Assembly of the United Nations opens in London. Fifty-one nations are represented.

1870:
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.

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

1072:
Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo.

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