January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

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

1916:
The Ottoman Empire prevails in the Battle of Çanakkale, as the last British troops are evacuated.

1788:
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to join the United States.