January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1986:
Hacker Manifesto written.

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

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.

1906:
A landslide in Haverstraw, New York kills 20 due to the excavation of clay along the Hudson River.

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.