2009 - Miracle on the Hudson
1973 - President Nixon suspends all US offensive action in North Vietnam
1943 - The world's largest office building, The Pentagon, is dedicated (Arlington, Virginia).
1870 - Thomas Nast creates the symbol of the democratic party, the donkey
1844 - The University of Notre Dame is founded
This Day In Business
2001 - Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia created and edited by internet users for free - is launched on the world wide web.
1967 - The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first Super Bowl game.
1975 - Angola is granted independence from Portugal.
1990 - Joe Montana sets the NFL record for post-season touchdowns when he tosses his 31st.
January 15th Holiday
Tree Planting Day (Egypt) - Promotes the care and planting of trees.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He was an advocate for Native American rights and famously sent an Inuit activist representative in his place to receive an award. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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