24 March 1989 March 23, 2012 Author: Staff In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the Exxon Valdez spills 240,000 barrels of petrol after running aground. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Such is the delicacy of man alone, that no object is produced to his liking. He finds that in everything there is need for improvement. The whole industry of human life is employed not in procuring the supply of our three humble necessities, food, clothes and lodging, but in procuring the conveniences of it according to the nicety and delicacy of our tastes." Adam Smith — Click here for more from Adam Smith Related posts: 2 August 1989 15 October 1989 17 November 1989 1 January 1989 24 February 1989 Categories: History Tags: 1989, 24 March