January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1951:
United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City.

1857:
Fort Tejon earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.9

1861:
Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union, preceding the American Civil War.