January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1984:
Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

1980:
President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out Chrysler Corporation.

1975:
OPEC agrees to raise crude oil prices by 10%.

1950:
A fire at the Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa kills 41 people.

1601:
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex leads revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth