January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
computer processer Pentium MMX introduced by Intel.

1987:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 8.30 to close at 2,002.25 -- The Dow's first close above 2,000.

1953:
René Mayer becomes Prime Minister of France.

1926:
Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud becomes the King of Hejaz and renames it Saudi Arabia.

1900:
United States President William McKinley places Alaska under military rule.