January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

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

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.

1912:
Marines invade Honduras.

1788:
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to join the United States.

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