January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
A Comair Embraer 120 crashes during approach into Detroit Metro Airport, killing 29.

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1945:
The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

1937:
The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States.

1788:
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to join the United States.