January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
beginning of Japanese Heisei era

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

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.

1900:
United States President William McKinley places Alaska under military rule.

1198:
Innocent III becomes Pope.

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