January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2002:
The United States Department of Justice announces it is going to pursue a criminal investigation of Enron.

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

1916:
The Ottoman Empire prevails in the Battle of Çanakkale, as the last British troops are evacuated.

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

1857:
Fort Tejon earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.9