January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1980:
President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out Chrysler Corporation.

1922:
Dáil Éireann ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes.

1901:
Alferd Packer is released from prison after serving 18 years for cannibalism.

1835:
HMS Beagle anchors off the Chonos Archipelago.

1601:
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex leads revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth

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