December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.

1848:
Franz Josef I becomes Emperor of Austria.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

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

1939:
La Guardia Airport opens for business in New York City.

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