January 7th, 2009

Today in History

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

1954:
The first public demonstration of a machine translation system was held in New York at the head office of IBM.

1926:
George Burns marries Gracie Allen.

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

1608:
1608 - Fire destroys Jamestown,Virginia.