phantom of the opera: January-This Month in History - 01/07/09 05:17 AM
1794:  To deliver his wife's baby, Jesse Bennet, M.D., performs the first caesarean operation.
1892:  On New Years Day, Ellis Island open.  Over time, more than 20,000 immigrants are processed through the site into the United States.
1916:  Thirty-five pro golfers from the Professional Golfer's Association of America (PGA) develop the idea for a national championship.
1936:  "Billboard" magazine publishes it inaugural music hit-parade list.
1943: The pentagon, headquarters for the Department of Defense and one of the world's largest office buildings, is completed.
1946:  In Philadelphia, the first and almost 78 million baby boomers are born.
1946:  Delegates from 51 … (0 comments)