January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

1986:
After losing a patent battle with Polaroid, Kodak leaves the instant camera business.

1863:
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Hindman

1857:
Fort Tejon earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.9

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