January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1996:
An Antonov 32 cargo jet crashes into the central market in Kinshasa, Zaire killing more than 350

1958:
14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

1916:
World War I: Allied forces withdraw from Gallipoli.

1877:
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.