January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1996:
Sun Microsystems announces the formation of JavaSoft.

1956:
First "Dear Abby" column appears in newspapers.

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

1916:
The Ottoman Empire prevails in the Battle of Çanakkale, as the last British troops are evacuated.

1806:
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral.

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