January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

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

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

871:
Ethelred of Wessex defeats Danish invasion army.

1790:
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.