January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1987:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 8.30 to close at 2,002.25 -- The Dow's first close above 2,000.

1918:
President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" for the aftermath of World War I.

1900:
United States President William McKinley places Alaska under military rule.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

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