January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1431:
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen, the seat of the English occupation government.

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

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

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

1917:
Battle of Rafa