January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1995:
Valeri Poliakov completes 366 days in space while aboard the Mir space station, breaking a duration record.

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

1861:
Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union, preceding the American Civil War.

1857:
Fort Tejon earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.9

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.