Jan. 27, 1888 - The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, DC.

Jan. 26, 1934 - The Apollo Theatre opened in New York City.

Jan. 25, 1981 - The 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.

Jan. 24, 1848-James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of ‘49.
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Jan. 23, 1986 - The first annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was held.

Jan. 22, 1983 - Juice Newton performed “Heart of the Night” and “Queen of Hearts” on “American Bandstand.”

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Jan. 21, 1954 - The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine.

Jan. 20, Jan. 20, 1964 - The album “Meet the Beatles” was released in the U.S. on Capitol Records.

Jan. 19, 1883 - Thomas Edison’s first village electric lighting system using overhead wires began operation in Roselle, NJ.
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Jan. 18, 1911 - An aircraft landed on a ship for the first time. Eugene B. Ely landed on the USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco harbor.

Jan. 17, Jan. 17, 1946 - The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting.
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Jan. 16, 1919 - The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It prohibited the sale or transportation of alcoholic beverages.
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Jan. 15, 1967 - The first Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
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Jan. 14, 1784 - The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.

Jan. 13, 1794 - President Washington approved adding two stars and two stripes to the U.S. flag for Vermont and Kentucky joining the union.