Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on January - 16.   

1919  Prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th on this day in history.   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19   

1920  18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes on this day in history.   

1920  First assembly of League of Nations (Paris) on this day in history.   

1920  On January - 16 georgia declares independence   

1920  The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits on January - 16.   

1920  On January - 16 the United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol   

1920  On this day in history 18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933   

1920  On January - 16 elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)   

1920  Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on this day in history.   

1923  Martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952) on January - 16.   

1924  Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on this day in history.   

1925  On January - 16 leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  On this day in history leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on this day in history.   

1926  On this day in history john "Jack" Layden, local politician   

1928  On January - 16 ezra Sims, composer   

1929  Allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action) on January - 16.   

1930  USS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants on this day in history.   

1930  Norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post) on this day in history.   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours on this day in history.   

1931  On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours   

1931  Vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist on January - 16.   

1932  The birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist on this day in history.   

1933  On this day in history bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test   

1934  On this day in history annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on January - 16.   

1936  On this day in history screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on this day in history.   

1936  On January - 16 the first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL   

1936  On this day in history 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla   

1938  On this day in history 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)   

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1245  Edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296) was born on January - 16.   

1409  René I of Naples (d. 1480) was born on January - 16.   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on January - 16.   

1501  On this day in history birth of anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559)   

1587  On this day in history birth of alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter   

1616  François de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669) was born on this day in history.   

1626  On January - 16 birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  On this day in history birth of dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716)   

0308  On this day in history marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on this day in history.   

0960  Death of Polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople on January - 16.   

1343  Robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies on this day in history.   

1400  On this day in history death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  Death of George Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484) on January - 16.   

1547  On January - 16 death of johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477)   

1554  Death of Christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480) on January - 16.