January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1977:
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

1863:
Battle of Springfield of the American Civil War is fought.

1811:
Unsuccessful slave revolt led by Charles Deslandes in St. Charles and St. James, Louisiana.

1790:
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.

1499:
Louis XII of France marries Anne of Brittany