January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1972:
RMS Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire (Hong Kong harbor).

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

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

1917:
Battle of Rafa

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