December 2nd, 2008

Today in History

1990:
A coalition led by Chancellor Helmut Kohl wins the first free all-German elections since 1932.

1982:
At the University of Utah, Barney Clark, becomes the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart.

1972:
Gough Whitlam becomes the first Australian Labor Party Prime Minister of Australia for 23 years.

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

1848:
Franz Josef I becomes Emperor of Austria.