January 8th, 2009

Today in History

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

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

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

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.