Today in History - Jan. 16

Today is Friday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2009. There are 349 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Jan. 16, 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.)

 

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Thought for Today: "Only the sinner has the right to preach." — Christopher Morley, American journalist (1890-1957).

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