January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
The trans-Neptunian object 2003 UB<sub>313</SUB> is discovered.

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

1935:
A.C. Hardy patents the spectrophotometer.

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

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