January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2004:
Queen Elizabeth names the Queen Mary II cruise liner, the largest passenger ship ever built.

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.

1894:
A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.

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

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