[1]Tomorrow:
January 16
1604: Hampton Court Conference, [2]John Rainolds moves '...that there
might bee a newe translation of the Bible.' James VI and I approved
the motion the next day.
1759: British Museum, opens in London.
1919: Prohibition ratified, AMENDMENT XVIII Passed by Congress
December 18, 1917. Ratified January 16, 1919. After one year from the
ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation
of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the
exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject
to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby
prohibited.
1920: Prohibition, AMENDMENT XVIII Passed by Congress December 18,
1917. Ratified January 16, 1919. After one year from the ratification
of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of
intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the
exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject
to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby
prohibited.
References
1. http://www.quarterman.org/q/timeline.html
2. http://www.scopesys.com/
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