Historical Events for January
History.net- Reference:
- 01/03/1996- The Motorola StarTAC, first mobile flip phone goes on sale.
- 01/15/1920- The Dry Law prohibited the sale of alcohol, making it illegal in the U.S.
- 01/01/1863- Abraham Lincoln, President, passed the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the Confederacy.
Fun Facts- Reference
- The month of January was named after the Roman god Janus (guardian of doorways and gates).
- Garnet is the birthstone for January.
- In the Roman era, January was seen as the "bridge" between the future and past. It would represent the end and beginning.
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