January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1972:
RMS Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire (Hong Kong harbor).

1964:
Several Panamanian youths put up the Panamanian flag, and are fired on from the Canal Zone, setting off four days of anti-imperialist insurrection around the country.

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

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.