1999 - The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton begins.
1992 - AT& T releases video-telephone ($1499)
1985 - Japanese space probe Sakigake launched to Halley's comet
1968 - Surveyor 7 lands on the Moon
1789 - George Washington is voted in as U.S. president in the first nationwide election
This Day In Business
1980 - The US government decides to bail out Chrysler, as President Jimmy Carter offers the automaker $1.5 billion in support.
1929 - One of the first adventure comic strips, "Tarzan," is released.
1887 - Thomas Stevens finishes his long ride of 13,500 miles on his bike around the world.
1972 - The Lakers wins their 33rd consecutive game, the longest ever win streak in professional sports.
January 7th Holiday
Tricolour Day (Italy) - Celebrates the three colors of the Italian Flag: red, white and green
Today's Birthday Trivia
John Luke proposed to her on his 19th birthday. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the January 7 Birthday Horoscope.
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