January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1997:
computer processer Pentium MMX introduced by Intel.

1989:
beginning of Japanese Heisei era

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

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

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