January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
The trans-Neptunian object 2003 UB<sub>313</SUB> is discovered.

2003:
US Airways flight 5481 crashes at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina killing all 21 people aboard.

1926:
Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud becomes the King of Hejaz and renames it Saudi Arabia.

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1790:
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.