January 8th, 2009

Today in History

1992:
President of the United States George H. W. Bush becomes ill on a visit in Japan and vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister.

1977:
Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

1959:
Michel Debré becomes Prime Minister of France

1908:
A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.

1856:
Borax is discovered (John Veatch).