January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

1995:
Valeri Poliakov completes 366 days in space while aboard the Mir space station, breaking a duration record.

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

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

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.