On this day in history - Today, December, 3

Today in History

• 1984 Bhopal Gas Disaster

  A gas leak from a Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India killed ov

• 1970 Ayatollah Khomeini takes office

  The Iranian religious leader was a leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

• 1927 First Laurel & Hardy movie released

  Putting Pants on Philip, a short silent film starring the comedy duo marked the beginning of a long

• 1910 First public demonstration of neon lights

  Seen in most urban settings and cities today, the neon light was invented by French inventor and eng

• 1818 Illinois joins the Union

  The midwestern state became the 21st state to be part of the United State. 3 U.S. presidents call it