February 10th, 2010

Today in History

1999:
Avalanches in the French Alps near Geneva kill at least 10.

1997:
The United States Army suspends Sgt. Major Gene C. McKinney, its top-ranking enlisted soldier, after hearing allegations of sexual misconduct.

1964:
1964 - The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, collides with the Voyager off the south coast of NSW, Australia.

1870:
The YWCA is founded (New York City).

1863:
Alanson Crane patents the fire extinguisher.