January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

1977:
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

1923:
Juan de la Cierva makes first autogiro flight.

1861:
Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union, preceding the American Civil War.

1768:
Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (London).