January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1986:
Hacker Manifesto written.

1973:
Watergate scandal: The trial of seven men accused of placing bugs in Democratic Party headquarters at Watergate begins.

1906:
A landslide in Haverstraw, New York kills 20 due to the excavation of clay along the Hudson River.

1863:
Battle of Springfield of the American Civil War is fought.