January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1945:
The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

1917:
Battle of Rafa

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

1768:
Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (London).

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