January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1986:
After losing a patent battle with Polaroid, Kodak leaves the instant camera business.

1962:
1962 - The NFL prohibits grabbing face masks.

1945:
The United States invades Luzon in the Philippines.

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.