January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
The trans-Neptunian object 2003 UB<sub>313</SUB> is discovered.

1958:
14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

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

1499:
Louis XII of France marries Anne of Brittany