CoM Moderators Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1840 - Dumont D'Urville discovers Adélie Land, Antarctica1879 - British troops under Lord Chelmsford make camp at Isandlwana1920 - The American Civil Liberties Union is founded1921 - Dagestan ASSR forms in RSFSR1967 - Philadelphia 76ers center Wilt Chamberlain makes all 15 of his field goal attempts in a 119-108 win over LA Lakers; NBA record for consecutive shots made; beats mark twice before 1966-67 season ends1988 - Arizona committee opens hearing on impeachment of Gov Evan Mecham1991 - NFC Championship, Candlestick Park, SF: New York Giants beat San Francisco 49ers, 15-131996 - WPAT FM NYC radio station switches to English-Spanish format1999 - The China News Service announces new government restrictions on Internet use aimed especially at Internet cafés.2001 - George W. Bush inaugurated as 43rd US President, Dick Cheney becomes 46th Vice President More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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