January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1973:
Watergate scandal: The trial of seven men accused of placing bugs in Democratic Party headquarters at Watergate begins.

1966:
Operation Crimp of the Vietnam War.

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

1806:
Cape Colony becomes a British colony.