January 08

Wednesday 08, 2003:

US Airways flight 5481 crashes at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina killing all 21 people aboard.

Monday 08, 1894:

A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.

Tuesday 08, 1889:

Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his electric tabulating machine.

Monday 08, 1877:

Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

Sunday 08, 1499:

Louis XII of France marries Anne of Brittany

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