Saturday, January 23, 2010

Today in History Jan 23

1812

An earthquake estimated at 7.8 magnitude, one of the largest in North America, shook an area centered at New Madrid, Mo. It was one of a series of temblors to shake the area that winter. The New Madrid seismic zone covers portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.

1812

Homer Watson, of New Madrid, Mo. invented a new drink after his prize milk cow, Betsy was trapped in a snow drift, then severely shaken by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Homer says he'll soon make a decision on what to call the delicious new drink. Names he is considering are a Betsy, a Cow Quake, a Drifty or possibly, a Milk Shake.

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