January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

2003:
US Airways flight 5481 crashes at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina killing all 21 people aboard.

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

1918:
President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" for the aftermath of World War I.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

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