January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1987:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 8.30 to close at 2,002.25 -- The Dow's first close above 2,000.

1982:
AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions.

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1790:
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.

1198:
Innocent III becomes Pope.