Today in history

1066 : Battle of Hastings in which William the Conqueror wins England

1586 : Mary Queen of Scots goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth

1884 : George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film

1926 : Alan Alexander Milne's book Winnie-the-Pooh released

1960 : Peace Corps first suggested by JF Kennedy

1964 : Philips begins experimenting with color TV

1996 : Dow Jones closes over 6000 for first time (6010)