Tomorrow in History

I couldn't find anything today that was more upbeat than the abolishment of the guillotine in France or the beginning of the Berlin Airlift which I think has the wrond date anyway. And while the abolishment of the guillotine is a great thing, with all the bad things in the news lately, I felt a more uplifting entry was more appropriate.

1893

New Zealand becomes the first country to give women the vote.

1928

The world's first talking cartoon picture, Walt Disney's 'Steamboat Willie', featuring Mickey Mouse, is shown in New York. (May our childrens brains be forever temporarily removed).