January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1973:
Watergate scandal: The trial of seven men accused of placing bugs in Democratic Party headquarters at Watergate begins.

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

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.