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.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.