Jan. 10th, 1st underground railway opens in London

1863-1st underground railway opens in London.

1946 – UN General Assembly meets for 1st time in London.

1984-The United States and the Vatican resume their diplomatic relations.

2000- America Online announces plan to buy Time Warner for USD 162 billion.

2006- The 25th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Egypt.

Born today:

1914- Former Premier of Taiwan Yu Kuo-hwa,

1918 – Arthur Chung, President of Guyana.

Passed away

2007- Italian film producer Carlo Ponti.

R. al-Jazaeri / Ghossoun

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