January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1999:
Cosmologists announce that the expansion rate of the universe is increasing.

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

1977:
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

1877:
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry (Montana).

1838:
Alfred Vail demonstrates a telegraph using dots and dashes (this is the forerunner of Morse code).