What happend on 7th January

06.01
08.01
1999

The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton begins.

1997

A team of programmers at the University of Regensburg, Germany releases Tibia, one of the earliest graphical MMORPGs.

1996

One of the worst blizzards in American history hits eastern states killing more than 100.

1990

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns.

1989

Akihito becomes Emperor of Japan.

1984

Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

1980

President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out Chrysler Corporation.

1979

Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge are overthrown by Vietnamese troops.

1975

OPEC agrees to raise crude oil prices by 10%.

1971

Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic.