January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1999:
The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton begins.

1996:
One of the worst blizzards in American history hits eastern states killing more than 100.

1904:
The distress signal "CQD" is established only to be replaced two years later by "SOS."

1566:
Pius V becomes Pope.

1558:
France takes Calais, the last continental possession of England.