Chinese New Year has begun and will culminate February 5th! Its fun to look back over the years and see the significance of certain dates. Here's a few to check out!
u 2010: On Jan 25, "Avatar" becomes the highest grossing film of all time.
u 2009: Amid financial collapse, Iceland's Prime Minister Geir Haarde resigns Jan. 25.
u 1999: The first hand transplant is performed Jan. 25 in Louisville, KY.
u 1985: On Jan. 24, OJ Simpson is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
u 1967: An international Outer Space Treaty banning weapons in space is signed Jan. 27.
u 1960: On Jan. 23, the U.S. Navy vessel Trieste dives to a record depth of 35,820 feet.
u 1935: Krueger Brewing introduces canned beer, Jan. 24 in Richmond, VA.
u 1924: The first Winter Olympics begin Jan. 25, in Chamonix, France.
u 1908: The Boy Scouts are founded Jan. 24 by British General Robert Baden-Powell.
u 1880: On Jan. 27, Thomas Edison patents the electric incandescent lamp.
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