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.

1956:
First "Dear Abby" column appears in newspapers.

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1839:
The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process.

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.