What Happened on January 16, 1919

Historical Events

Prohibition is Ratified

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states

The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which established prohibition — The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which established prohibition

Famous Birthdays

Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orchestra leader (Music on Ice)

Famous Deaths

Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, President of Brazil (b. 1848)
Jaroslav Jeremiáš, Czech pianist and composer, dies at 19

1919 Highlights

About January 16, 1919

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn