January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2000:
The Music City Miracle a play during the NFL playoffs.

1989:
beginning of Japanese Heisei era

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

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

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