January 8
What happened on this day:
1681 Treaty of Radzin Signed ending five years of war between the Turks and Russia, Polland.
1790 George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address address in New York City.
1815 Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans
1958 Bobby Fischer wins his first Chess Championship at the age of 14.
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Famous Birthdays:
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1821 James Longstreet : Confederate General in the Civil War
1935 Elvis Presley : Rock Singer and Movie Actor
1942 Steven Hawking : Scientist, Author
1948 David Bowie : Singer Songwriter
