1920CE
Politics
Prohibition Begins in US
The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution went into effect, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.
Daily Chronicle
January 16
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1933CE
Birth
Susan Sontag Born
American writer, philosopher, and political activist, known for her influential essays on contemporary culture and art. Her works including 'Notes on Camp' and On Photography helped define intellectual discourse in the late 20th century.
1991CE
War
Operation Desert Storm Begins
A US-led coalition began a massive air campaign against Iraq, marking the start of Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait.