January 23rd in History

Michael Dobson | January 23

Wham-O buys the Frisbee! In other news, the Ming Dynasty takes power in China, the first female US physician gets her degree, Nixon announces peace in Vietnam, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first members. John Hancock, Django Reinhardt, and Ernie Kovacs are born; Edvard Munch, Salvador Dali, and Captain Kangaroo die. Happy Bounty Day!

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January 1st in History

Michael Dobson | January 1

Happy New Year! In other news, the Emancipation Proclamation takes effect, Alcatraz becomes a prison, and the Euro goes into effect!

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January 2nd in History

Michael Dobson | January 2

US speed limits drop to 55! Barry Goldwater, Isaac Asimov, and Jim Bakker are born; Alan "Skipper" Hale Jr., Frank Kelly Freas, and Anne Francis die. Happy Nyinlong!

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January 3rd in History

Michael Dobson | January 3

Apple is incorporated and the last Peanuts strip appears. Cicero, J. R. R. Tolkien, Victor Borge, and Stephen Stills are born; Jack Ruby, Conrad Hilton, and Phil Everly die. Happy Tenth Day of Christmas!

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