January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

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

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

1964:
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.