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.

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

1956:
First "Dear Abby" column appears in newspapers.

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