January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

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

1984:
Clara Peller is featured in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's Restaurants for the first time.

1960:
Construction of the Aswan Dam begins in Egypt.

1929:
The Seeing Eye is established with the mission to train dogs to assist the blind (Nashville, Tennessee).