January 10th, 2009

Today in History

1982:
The lowest ever UK temperature of -27.2°C was recorded at Braemar in Aberdeenshire. This equalled the record set in the same place on February 11, 1895.

1969:
After 147 years, the last issue of the Saturday Evening Post is published.

1901:
The first great Texas gusher, oil discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas.

1863:
The first section of the London Underground Railway opens, between Paddington and Farringdon Street.

1861:
American Civil War: Florida secedes from the United States.