January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1906:
A landslide in Haverstraw, New York kills 20 due to the excavation of clay along the Hudson River.

1889:
Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his electric tabulating machine.

1877:
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

1734:
Premiere of George Frideric Handel's Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.