January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

1962:
1962 - The NFL prohibits grabbing face masks.

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.

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.