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.

1959:
Michel Debré becomes Prime Minister of France

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

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.

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