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January 22nd is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 343 days remaining in the year (344 in leap years).
1890 • The United Mine Workers of America is founded in Columbus, OH. 1895 • The National Association of Manufacturers was organized in Cincinnati, OH. 1968 • Apollo 5 lifts off carrying the first Lunar module into space. 1973 • Joe Frazier lost the first fight of his professional career to George Foreman. He been the undefeated heavyweight world champion since February 16th, 1970 when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis. 1973 • The Supreme Court delivers its decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing elective abortion in all fifty states. 1984 • The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during Super Bowl XVIII with its famous 1984 television commercial. 2002 • Amazon.com announced that it had posted its first net profit in the fourth quarter (quarter ending December 31st, 2001). 2002 • Kmart Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy making it the largest retailer in history to seek legal protection from its creditors. 2007 • Ben and Aaron Legel pass test to get driving permit. Parents panic at the thought of them driving!
2008 • Michael Legel shatters filling lower left molar … ouch!
2010 • Aaron Legel lost the keys to Ford Taurus while visiting a friend’s home in Tremont. |