Today in History

Listings for Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Birthdays:


Events:
  • 1497 Nicolaus Copernicus first recorded astronomical observation.
  • 1796 Napoleon Bonaparte marries Josephine de Beauharnais
  • 1822 Charles Graham of NY granted patent for artificial teeth
  • 1862 The ironclads "Monitor" (Union) & "Merrimack" (Rebel) battle in Hampton Roads. It was a standoff.
  • 1954 Edward R. Murrow criticizes Senator McCarthy (See it Now)
  • 1961 Sputnik 9 carries Chernushka (dog) into orbit
  • 1979 First extraterrestrial volcano found, (Jupiter's satellite Io).
  • 1985 Edward Andrews dies.

That's all for today.



Today In History