Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On January 8, 1815, a rag-tag army under Andrew Jackson defeats the British on the fields of Chalmette in the Battle of New Orleans.

On January 8, 1867, African-American men in Washington, D.C., gain the right to vote as the U.S. Congress overrides President Andrew Johnson's veto.

On January 8, 1908, a subway line opens linking the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

On January 8, 1963, President John F. Kennedy attends the unveiling of the Mona Lisa.

 

[nativetxn]

Now I have have that Johnny Horton song playing in my mind

Interesting Deb. Thanks

 

[DrCool]

Don't forget about the birthdays of Elvis and Stephen Hawking.

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB .........