January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1984:
Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's Restaurants for the first time.

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

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

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

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.