January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1996:
An Antonov 32 cargo jet crashes into the central market in Kinshasa, Zaire killing more than 350

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

1953:
René Mayer becomes Prime Minister of France.

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

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