December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1755:
The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.

1409:
The University of Leipzig opens.

1927:
Following 19 years of Ford Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile.

1970:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.

1954:
Red Scare: The United States Senate votes 65 to 22 to condemn Joseph McCarthy for "conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute."