January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2003:
US Airways flight 5481 crashes at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina killing all 21 people aboard.

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

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

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

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