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The most celebrated holiday around the world takes place on January 1.
New Year's Day
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January 26, 1926
John Baird gave the first demonstration of being able to transmit moving images on a screen. What did he invent?
Television
100
January 30, 1882
The 32nd president of the U.S.. Despite having polio, he led America out of WW2.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
100
Died: January 1, 1953
His real name is Hiram Williams. He was a singer and songwriter, considered a pioneer of country music. He died at the young age of 29.
Hank Williams
100
January 8, 1935
Known as the “King of Rock and Roll, he revolutionized music and culture in the 50’s.
Elvis Presley
200
January 3, 1959
What state was admitted as the 49th state with a land mass the size of the lower 48 together?
Alaska
200
January 13, 1957
The Wham-O Company developed the first plastic “flying saucer”. What toy was it?
Frisbee
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Born January 9, 1913, is was the only U.S. president to resign.
Richard Nixon
200
Death: January 30, 1836
This seamstress is credited with sewing the US flag in 1776.
Betsy Ross
200
January 19, 1946
This petite, large busted, blonde woman got her start with Porter Wagoner before finding her own fame.
Dolly Parton
300
January 11, 1964
The U.S. Surgeon General declared these may be hazardous to health.
Cigarettes
300
January 1922
14-year old Leonard Thompson became the first person ever to receive a successful injection of this drug as treatment for diabetes?
Insulin
300
January 20, 2009
This man became the first African American president. The 44th president of the U.S.
Barack Obama
300
Death: January 30, 1948
An aviation pioneer, who along with his brother, flew the first successful “flying machine” in 1903.
Wilbur Wright
300
Type January 1, 1735
Who was known for his “midnight ride” in 1775, warning that the British troops were approaching?
Paul Revere
400
January 29, 1919
The 18th Amendment was ratified. Making it illegal to manufacture, transport, and sell this substance.
Alcohol, starting the Prohibition.
400
January 20, 1885
LaMarcus Thompson received a patent, for this “structure” at Coney Island, solidifying his role as a pioneer in the amusement ride industry. What did he patent?
Roller Coasters
400
January 7, 1999
The first presidential impeachment trial in 130 years began. Who was this trial about?
Bill Clinton
400
Death: January 23, 2005
An American comedian, writer, and TV host, best known for hosting The Tonight Show on NBC for 30 years.
Johnny Carson
400
Former heavyweight boxing champion who was born Cassius Clay.
Muhammad Ali
500
January 1, 1863
President Abraham Lincoln declared all enslaved people in Confederate states to be free in what executive order?
Emancipation Proclamation
500
January 1792
This is North America's best-selling annual book offering weather forecasts, planting guides, folklore, and advise.
Old Farmer’s Almanac
500
January 30, 1835
The 7th president. This president was the first to survive an assassination attempt. The assassin fired two shots at him and both times it misfired.
Andrew Jackson
500
Death: January 25, 1947
A notorious American Gangster and businessman who led Chicago’s criminal underworld during the Prohibition.
Al Capone
500
A professional baseball player who was the first African American to play in the MLB.
Jackie Robinson