George Washington delivers first State of the Union

On January 8, 1790

The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.

This Day in History - January 8

1656

The world's oldest newspaper, Haarlem, published its first paper in the Netherlands.

1973

The unmanned space mission Luna 21 was launched.

1992

Japanese prime minister treated president George H. W. Bush to dinner, and Bush threw up on the host.

1816

Mathematician Sophie Germain became the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Paris Academy of Sizes Prize for her theory of surface vibrations.

1493

Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.

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