January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1964:
Several Panamanian youths put up the Panamanian flag, and are fired on from the Canal Zone, setting off four days of anti-imperialist insurrection around the country.

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

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

1878:
Humbert I becomes King of Italy.

1768:
Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (London).