This Day in History - Page 30

January 22, 2024

On this day in history, January 22, 1973, Supreme Court issues landmark Roe v. Wade decision

On this day in history, Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court made its decision in the historic abortion regulation court case — Roe v. Wade. The 7-2 ruling stood for nearly 50 years.

January 21, 2024

On this day in history, January 21, 1977, President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft dodgers

President Jimmy Carter granted an unconditional pardon to men who dodged the military draft during the Vietnam War on this day in history, Jan. 21, 1977.

January 20, 2024

On this day in history, January 20, 1930, Buzz Aldrin is born, moon walker taught us that 'sky is not limit'

Buzz Aldrin was born on this day in history, Jan. 20, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He served in air combat in Korea, then joined the NASA space program in 1963 before walking on the moon in 1969.

January 18, 2024

On this day in history, January 18, 1943, government bans sliced bread amid World War II rationing

The federal government began rationing sliced bread on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943 — marketing the darkest days of World War II on the home front. Restrictions continued after the war.

January 17, 2024

On this day in history, January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, is born in Boston

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on this day in history, Jan. 17, 1706. He achieved fame in Philadelphia and won the acclaim of London society but surrendered it for love of homeland.

January 16, 2024

On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States

The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.

January 15, 2024

On this day in history, January 15, 2009, US Airways flight makes miraculous landing in the Hudson River

Pilots Sully Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles made a miraculous emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on this day in history, Jan. 15, 2009.

January 14, 2024

On this day in history, January 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe marries Joe DiMaggio

Marilyn Monroe, American actress and fashion icon, married New York Yankees baseball player Joe DiMaggio on this day in history, Jan. 14, 1954, in a City Hall ceremony in San Francisco.

January 13, 2024

On this day in history, January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom Prison with all-star band

Johnny Cash performed live at California State Prison at Folsom on this day in history, Jan. 13, 1968. The performance featured an all-star band including June Carter Cash and Carl Perkins.

January 12, 2024

On this day in history, January 12, 1951, radio legend Rush Limbaugh is 'born to be a broadcaster' in Missouri

Broadcaster Rush Limbaugh was born on this day in history, Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to a prominent local family. He went on to become a radio legend.