January 7th, 2009

Today in History

1990:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns.

1959:
The United States recognizes the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro

1911:
Mary Pickford marries Owen Moore.

1610:
Galileo Galilei observes the four largest moons of Jupiter for the first time. He named them and in turn the four are called the Galilean moons.

1601:
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex leads revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth