January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

1945:
The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

1894:
New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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

1997:
A Comair Embraer 120 crashes during approach into Detroit Metro Airport, killing 29.