January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

1962:
Harmelen train disaster.

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

1815:
War of 1812: In the Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British.

1734:
Premiere of George Frideric Handel's Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.