December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1930:
Great Depression: US President Herbert Hoover goes before Congress and asks for a US$150 million public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

1848:
Franz Josef I becomes Emperor of Austria.

1823:
US President James Monroe delivers a speech establishing American neutrality in future European conflicts (later be called the Monroe Doctrine).

1999:
The United Kingdom devolves political power in Northern Ireland to a the Northern Ireland Executive.