January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2004:
Queen Elizabeth names the Queen Mary II cruise liner, the largest passenger ship ever built.

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

1982:
AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions.

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

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.