January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1918:
President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" for the aftermath of World War I.

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

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

1815:
War of 1812: In the Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.

1734:
Premiere of George Frideric Handel's Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.