January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1996:
One of the worst blizzards in American history hits eastern states killing more than 100.

1945:
British General Bernard Montgomery holds a press conference in which he claims credit for victory in the Battle of the Bulge.

1924:
George Gershwin completes Rhapsody in Blue.

1896:
Fannie Farmer publishes her first cookbook.

1558:
France takes Calais, the last continental possession of England.