January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1964:
President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.

1958:
14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship.

1889:
Herman Hollerith receives a patent for his electric tabulating machine.

1806:
Cape Colony becomes a British colony.

1746:
Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Stirling.