January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2002:
The United States Department of Justice announces it is going to pursue a criminal investigation of Enron.

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.

1863:
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Hindman

1806:
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral.