January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

1997:
A Comair Embraer 120 crashes during approach into Detroit Metro Airport, killing 29.

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1929:
The Seeing Eye is established with the mission to train dogs to assist the blind (Nashville, Tennessee).

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.