January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1937:
The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States.

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

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

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.