1920Law
Prohibition begins in US
18th Amendment took effect, banning manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in US.
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1959Medical
First successful kidney transplant
First successful kidney transplant between non-identical twins performed in Boston.
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Kate Moss born
Kate Moss was born. English model.
1980Birth
Lin-Manuel Miranda born
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born. American composer.
1980Birth
Albert Pujols born
Albert Pujols was born. Dominican baseball player.
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2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Suicide
2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
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1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
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30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
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44 BCDeath
Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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22 this weekToday · 16 January
- Albert PujolsDominican-American baseball player (born 1980)Born 1980 · 46 years ago today
- Lin-Manuel MirandaAmerican songwriter, actor, filmmaker and librettist (born 1980)Born 1980 · 46 years ago today
- Kate MossEnglish model and businesswoman (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
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Michelle ObamaFirst Lady of the United States from 2009 to 201717 January · born 1964
Jim CarreyCanadian and American actor (born 1962)17 January · born 1962
Muhammad AliAmerican boxer and activist (1942–2016)17 January · born 1942
Benjamin FranklinAmerican Founding Father and polymath (1706–1790)17 January · born 1706
Jason SegelAmerican actor, writer (born 1980)18 January · born 1980
Kevin CostnerAmerican actor and filmmaker (born 1955)18 January · born 1955
Day of Recognition16 January
International Hot and Spicy Food Day
A worldwide culinary celebration of fiery cuisine and spicy dishes.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 16 January.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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