On This Date in History - January 71789 first presidential election in the united states of american george washington elected as first president, 1610 galileo discovers the moons of jupiter, 1959 cuban revolution, 1979 polpot, 1985 saturn, 1924 gershwin wrote rhapsody in blue released, millard fillmore president of the united states 1800 born, austin phelps born 1820, katie couric born 1957 host on nbc and cbs evening news programs, old rock day 2008, on this date in history january 7, myinbnoxnews.com, randy barton,