1981 - Ronald Reagan inaugurated as President
1949 - President Truman announces his Point Four program
1942 - Japanese invade Burma
1920 - American Civil Liberties Union Founded
1783 - Great Britain signs preliminary peace treaty ending American Revolutionary War
This Day In Business
2011 - Co-founder of Google, Larry Page is named as the new Google CEO - replacing Eric Schmidt whom had served as CEO since 2001.
1965 - The Byrds record their hit "Mr. Tambourine Man."
1785 - Samuel Ellis advertises to sell Oyster Island (Ellis Island), no takers.
1892 - The first known official basketball game is played at the YMCA gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts.
January 20th Holiday
Presidential Inauguration (Every Four Years) - Day when United States President is sworn into office.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the January 20 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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