January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

1894:
A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.

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

1815:
War of 1812: In the Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.