January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1986:
After losing a patent battle with Polaroid, Kodak leaves the instant camera business.

1951:
United Nations headquarters officially opens in New York City.

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

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1793:
Jean-Pierre Blanchard becomes the first to fly in a balloon in the United States.