1948 - Italy adopts constitution
1801 - Great Britain & Ireland union is in effect, creating United Kingdom
1772 - The first traveler's checks issued (London)
1583 - 1st day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland and Flanders
0001 - Origin of Christian Era
This Day In Business
1984 - Amid increasing pressure over its monopoly status, AT&T is forced to dismantle and separate out its long-distance company.
1995 - Cartoonist Gary Larson finishes the last "Far Side" cartoon, which he started in 1980.
1502 - Portuguese navigators discover Rio de Janeiro.
1942 - The Oregon vs Duke Rose Bowl is played in North Carolina due to the Japanese threat.
January 1st Holiday
New Years Day - Celebrates the first day of the new calendar year.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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