January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1975:
Ella Grasso becomes Governor of Connecticut, becoming the first woman to serve as a Governor in the United States who did not succeed her husband.

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

1877:
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

1811:
Unsuccessful slave revolt led by Charles Deslandes in St. Charles and St. James, Louisiana.

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.