January 6th, 2009

Today in History

1994:
Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an assailant under orders from figure skating rival Tonya Harding.

1661:
The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London.

1540:
King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves.

1205:
Philip of Swabia becomes King of the Romans

-8:
c.8 BC- the Child Jesus is said in the Bible to have been visited by the Magi