January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2002:
The United States Department of Justice announces it is going to pursue a criminal investigation of Enron.

1431:
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen, the seat of the English occupation government.

1937:
The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States.

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1878:
Humbert I becomes King of Italy.