January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
The Sega Genesis is released in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California.

1986:
After losing a patent battle with Polaroid, Kodak leaves the instant camera business.

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.

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

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.