January 8th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
The trans-Neptunian object 2003 UB<sub>313</SUB> is discovered.

1996:
An Antonov 32 cargo jet crashes into the central market in Kinshasa, Zaire killing more than 350

1916:
World War I: Allied forces withdraw from Gallipoli.

1790:
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.

1297:
Monaco gains its independence.