January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

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

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

1815:
War of 1812: In the Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.

1811:
Unsuccessful slave revolt led by Charles Deslandes in St. Charles and St. James, Louisiana.