January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1959:
Michel Debré becomes Prime Minister of France

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.

1867:
African American men granted the right to vote in the District of Columbia.