What Happen Todays on 16 January in U.S History
- 1920 – Prohibition begins in the United States with the 18th Amendment.
- 1969 – A fire at the U.S. Capitol caused significant damage.
- 1979 – Shah of Iran flees to Egypt amid revolution protests.
- 1991 – Operation Desert Storm begins with U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq.
- 1998 – Bill Clinton testifies in grand jury investigation over Monica Lewinsky.
- 2003 – Space Shuttle Columbia launches on final mission before disaster.
- 2017 – President Barack Obama gives farewell address in Chicago, Illinois.
Todays Famous Birthdays
Kate Middleton (1982)
Duchess of Cambridge, married to Prince William, advocate for mental health awareness.
A. J. McLean (1978)
Member of the Backstreet Boys, known for his vocal contributions to pop music.
Dolly Parton (1946)
Legendary country music singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and actress, famous for Jolene.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947)
Actor and former Governor of California, famous for The Terminator franchise.
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Lucille Ball (1989)
Iconic actress and comedian, known for I Love Lucy TV series.
Joseph Stalin (1953)
Soviet leader, influenced global politics, known for authoritarian rule in the Soviet Union.
Jean Harlow (1937)
Famous actress and sex symbol of the 1930s, known for Hell’s Angels.
