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• 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor.
• 1570 - Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England.
• 1793 - George Washington holds the first Cabinet meeting as President of the United States.
• 1837 - First US electric printing press patented by Thomas Davenport
• 1870Events January 6 The inauguration of the Musikverein ( Vienna). January 10 John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil January 15 A political cartoon for the first time symbolizes the United States Democratic Party with a donkey ("A Live Jackass Kicking - Hiram Rhoades RevelsHiram Rhoades Revels ( September 27, 1827- January 16, 1901) was the first African-American to serve in the US Senate. Revels was born free in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was taught by a black woman for his early education then attended a Quaker semi, a Republican from MississippiMississippi ( In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Magnolia State Other U. States Capital Jackson Largest City Jackson Governor Haley Barbour Area Total Land Water % water Ranked 32nd 125,546 km²121,606 km² 3,940 km² 3% Population Total ( 2000) Density, is sworn into the United States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress, smaller than the U. House of Representatives. Together, they compose the legislative branch of the United States government. Seal of the Senate Each state elects two senators throu, becoming the first African AmericanAfrican Americans also known as Afro- Americans or black Americans comprise an ethnic group in the United States of America whose dominant ancestry is from Sub-Saharan West Africa. Many African Americans also claim European, Native American, or Asian ance ever to sit in the United States CongressThe United States Congress is the legislative branch of the United States federal government. The structure and responsibilities of Congress are defined in Article One of the United States Constitution. The United States Congress is bicameral, meaning tha.
• 1901Events January 1 World celebrates what is regarded as the start of the new century. Zero-ists' argument that new century should be celebrated in 1900 rejected worldwide). January 1 The six colonies that make up Australia are federated as under an act of t - J.P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
• 1912 - Eldest of six daughters of William IV, Marie-Adélaïde became the first reigning Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
• 1913 - The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution, authorizing a graduated income tax, is ratified.
• 1919 - Oregon places a 1 cent per gallon tax on gasoline, becoming the first U.S. state to levy a gasoline tax.
• 1921 - The Democratic Republic of Georgia is occupied by the Soviet Russia.
• 1928 - Charles Jenkins Laboratories of Washington, DC becomes the first holder of a television license from the Federal Radio Commission.
• 1933 - The USS Ranger is launched, becoming the first custom-built aircraft carrier.
• 1951 - The first Pan American Games are held, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• 1954 - Gamal Abdul Nasser is made premier of Egypt.
• 1972 - Terrorism: Germany gives $5 million to an Arab terrorist as ransom for the passengers and crew of a hijacked jumbo jet.
• 1986 - EDSA Revolution: President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines flees the nation after 20 years of rule; Corazon Aquino becomes the first Filipino woman president.
• 1991 - Gulf War: An Iraqi Scud missile hits an American military barracks in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia killing 28 US Marines.
• 2004 - Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ is released in movie theaters across the United States, grossing approximately $370 million domestically.