Here's what happened today in history
University of Calcutta founded as the first full-fledged university in South Asia
(Photograph:WION)
1st canned beer, "Krueger's Cream Ale," is sold by Krueger Brewing Co.
UNGA passes its first resolution to establish United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Japan launches Hiten, its first lunar probe
US Department of Homeland Security comes into being
