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.

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

1916:
World War I: Allied forces withdraw from Gallipoli.

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1863:
Battle of Springfield of the American Civil War is fought.