January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2002:
The United States Department of Justice announces it is going to pursue a criminal investigation of Enron.

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

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

1878:
Humbert I becomes King of Italy.

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