January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1894:
A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.

1867:
African American men granted the right to vote in the District of Columbia.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

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

1198:
Innocent III becomes Pope.