January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
computer processer Pentium MMX introduced by Intel.

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

1926:
Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud becomes the King of Hejaz and renames it Saudi Arabia.

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.