January 7th, 2009

Today in History

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

1984:
Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

1942:
World War II: Siege of the Bataan Peninsula begins.

1894:
W.K. Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film.

1835:
HMS Beagle anchors off the Chonos Archipelago.