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
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 7 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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