January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

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

1951:
United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City.

1880:
The Great Gale of 1880 devastates parts of Oregon and Washington with high wind and heavy snow.

1768:
Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (London).