January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1964:
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.

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.

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

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).