January 9th, 2009

Today in History

2005:
Elections are held to replace Yasser Arafat.

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1916:
The Ottoman Empire prevails in the Battle of Çanakkale, as the last British troops are evacuated.

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

1788:
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to join the United States.