TODAY IN HISTORY
Created: Dec 09, 2010 10:00 AM
Today is Thursday, December 9, the 343rd day of 2010. There are 22 days left in the year.ON THIS DATEIn 1892, “Widowers’ Houses,” Bernard Shaw’s first play, opened at the Royalty Theater in London.
Today is Thursday, December 9, the 343rd day of 2010. There are 22 days left in the year.
ON THIS DATE
In 1892, “Widowers’ Houses,” Bernard Shaw’s first play, opened at the Royalty Theater in London.
In 1940, British troops opened their first major offensive in North Africa during World War II.
In 1941, China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy.
In 1958, the anti-communist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis.
In 1960, the Domino’s Pizza chain had its beginnings as brothers Tom and James Monaghan started operating a pizzeria in Ypsilanti, Mich.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
“In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.” Friedrich Nietzsche (NEE’-chuh), German philosopher (1844-1900).