January 9th, 2009

Today in History

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

1882:
Oscar Wilde gives his first lecture on "The English Renaissance of Art" in New York.

1760:
Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat.

1996:
Sun Microsystems announces the formation of JavaSoft.

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