January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1894:
New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard in Lexington, Massachusetts.

1431:
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen, the seat of the English occupation government.

1917:
Battle of Rafa

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.