January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1945:
The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

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

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

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

1431:
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen, the seat of the English occupation government.