January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1984:
Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's Restaurants for the first time.

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

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1880:
The Great Gale of 1880 devastates parts of Oregon and Washington with high wind and heavy snow.

1768:
Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (London).