January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

1953:
René Mayer becomes Prime Minister of France.

1889:
Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his electric tabulating machine.