January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1989:
beginning of Japanese Heisei era

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1894:
A fire at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois causes a good deal of damage.

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

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