Today in History for 21st January 2008
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 2 of 2
- Black Monday in worldwide stock markets. FTSE 100 had its biggest ever one-day points fall, European stocks closed with their worst result since 9/11, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15%.
- The Eyak language in Alaska becomes extinct as its last native speaker dies.
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 2 of 2
- Marie Smith Jones, last native speaker of the Eyak language (b. 1918)
- Pam Barrett, Canadian politician (b. 1953)
