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
She made her film debut in the film King Kong. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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