January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

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

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.