January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1959:
Michel Debré becomes Prime Minister of France

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.

1806:
Cape Colony becomes a British colony.

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.

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