January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

871:
Ethelred of Wessex defeats Danish invasion army.

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

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

2000:
The Music City Miracle a play during the NFL playoffs.