January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
The Sega Genesis is released in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California.

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

1857:
Fort Tejon earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.9

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

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