It happenned on a… 16 January

Impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump begins in the Senate.

First ever flower grown in space – a zinnia aboard the International Space Station using NASA Veggie system.

French politician Marine Le Pen becomes the leader of the National Front Party.

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia’s new president. She becomes Africa’s first female elected head of state..

The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.

The White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm. The operation was designed to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.

Shooting begins on “Dr No” the first James Bond film.

Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, home of The Beatles’ 1st appearance.

Prohibition went into effect in the U.S.

Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia.