January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

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

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

1917:
Battle of Rafa

1793:
Jean-Pierre Blanchard becomes the first to fly in a balloon in the United States.

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