January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1992:
President of the United States George H. W. Bush becomes ill on a visit in Japan and vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister.

1989:
beginning of Japanese Heisei era

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

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1900:
United States President William McKinley places Alaska under military rule.