January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1999:
Cosmologists announce that the expansion rate of the universe is increasing.

1977:
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

1964:
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.

1877:
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.