January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1999:
Cosmologists announce that the expansion rate of the universe is increasing.

1987:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 8.30 to close at 2,002.25 -- The Dow's first close above 2,000.

1982:
AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions.

1953:
René Mayer becomes Prime Minister of France.

1198:
Innocent III becomes Pope.