Today in History: December 11:
In 1936 Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne for love, defying traditional expectations of the monarchy.
In 1946 UNICEF was established to support children in crisis and grew into a global humanitarian force.
In 1997 The Kyoto Protocol brought 150 nations together to fight global warming through collective action.
In 1980 The Superfund law, signed by President Jimmy Carter, addressed environmental disasters by funding toxic waste cleanup.
In 1978 The Lufthansa Heist was a record-breaking theft that exposed the boldness and impunity of organized criminals.
In 2008 Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme devastated many lives and led to the reshaping of financial regulations.