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.

1972:
RMS Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire (Hong Kong harbor).

1880:
The Great Gale of 1880 devastates parts of Oregon and Washington with high wind and heavy snow.

1878:
Humbert I becomes King of Italy.