January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

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

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1793:
Jean-Pierre Blanchard becomes the first to fly in a balloon in the United States.

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