January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1929:
Tintin, a comic book character created by Hergé, makes his debut. He went on to be published in over 200 million comic books in 40 languages.

1870:
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.

1861:
American Civil War: Florida secedes from the United States.

1806:
Dutch in Cape Town surrender to the British.

1776:
Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense.