Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  On this day in history 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 The amendment was repealed in 1933.   

1919  On January - 16 prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th   

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

1919  Jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19 on January - 16.   

1920  On January - 16 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes.   

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 this day in history.   

1920  The United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol on January - 16.   

1920  On this day in history 18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933   

1920  On this day in history elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)   

1920  Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on January - 16.   

1923  On this day in history martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952)   

1924  On this day in history katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo)   

1925  On this day in history leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  On January - 16 leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council.   

1925  On January - 16 gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense   

1926  On January - 16 john "Jack" Layden, local politician   

1928  On January - 16 ezra Sims, composer   

1929  On this day in history allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action)   

1930  On January - 16 uSS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants   

1930  On this day in history norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post)   

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

1931  On this day in history bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours   

1931  On January - 16 vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist   

1932  On this day in history the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist   

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

1934  Annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65 on January - 16.   

1935  On this day in history richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59   

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

1936  On January - 16 spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular   

1936  The first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL on this day in history.   

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  On January - 16 birth of edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296)   

1409  On January - 16 birth of rené I of Naples (d. 1480)   

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

1501  Anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559) was born on this day in history.   

1587  Alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter was born on this day in history.   

1616  On this day in history birth of françois de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669)   

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

1634  Dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716) was born on this day in history.   

0308  Marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies on this day in history.   

0429  On this day in history honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430]   

0960  Death of Polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople on this day in history.   

1343  Robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies on January - 16.   

1400  On January - 16 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.