January 10th, 2009

Today in History

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.

1870:
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.

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

1072:
Robert Guiscard conquers Palermo.