Prohibition and The Rise of Al Capone
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Historical Events
- First assembly of the League of Nations is held in Paris
- Georgia declares independence
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated is founded at Howard University
Famous Birthdays
- Edgeworth Blair "Elliott" Reid, American actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), born in New York City (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Reginald De Koven, American composer, dies at 60
About January 16, 1920
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn