January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
The trans-Neptunian object 2003 UB<sub>313</SUB> is discovered.

1987:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 8.30 to close at 2,002.25 -- The Dow's first close above 2,000.

1986:
Hacker Manifesto written.

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

1894:
A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.