January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1992:
President of the United States George H. W. Bush becomes ill on a visit in Japan and vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister.

1977:
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

1958:
14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

1806:
Cape Colony becomes a British colony.