October 14th, 2008

Today in History

1996:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 40.62 to 6,010.00, closing above 6,000 for the first time ever.

1966:
The city of Montreal inaugurates its metro system (see Montreal Metro).

1863:
Confederate General Robert E. Lee forces fail to drive the Union Army out of Virginia.

1840:
Maronite leader Bashir II surrenders to the British forces and goes into exile in Malta.

1812:
Work on London's Regent's Canal starts.