January 9th, 2009

Today in History

1996:
Sun Microsystems announces the formation of JavaSoft.

1991:
The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

1894:
New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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

1863:
American Civil War: Battle of Fort Hindman