This Day In History

January 2
366
The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire.
1791
Big Bottom massacre in the Ohio Country, marking the beginning of the Northwest Indian War.
1860
The discovery of the planet Vulcan is announced at a meeting of the Académie des Sciences in Paris.
1871
Amadeus I becomes King of Spain.
1900
John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China.
1905
Russo-Japanese War: The Russian garrison surrenders at Port Arthur, China.
2001
Sila Calderón becomes the first female Governor of Puerto Rico.