January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1989:
The Sega Genesis is released in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California.

1903:
Hallam Tennyson, 2nd Baron Tennyson, son of the famous poet Alfred Tennyson, becomes the second Governor-General of Australia

1863:
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Hindman

1806:
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral.