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Historical events & facts — January 16
What happened on January 16?
On January 16, 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution came into force, prohibiting the production, transport and sale of alcoholic beverages. Prohibition lasted thirteen years and, rather than ending alcohol consumption, generated a thriving black market controlled by organised crime and gave rise to legendary figures such as Al Capone.
On January 16, 1991, the international coalition led by the US launched Operation Desert Storm against Iraq, beginning the Gulf War to expel the Iraqi army from Kuwait. The conflict, broadcast live by CNN for the first time in history, lasted 42 days and ended with the liberation of Kuwait and the Iraqi withdrawal with massive casualties.
On January 16, 2002, the government of Sierra Leone and the rebel group Revolutionary United Front signed a peace agreement ending eleven years of brutal civil war, during which more than 50,000 people died and tens of thousands were mutilated. Sierra Leone began a slow reconstruction with international aid that made it a model of post-conflict reconciliation.
Notable birthdays — January 16
Famous people born on January 16
Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton was a British Army officer who had an extensive military career in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Hamilton was twice recommended for the Victoria Cross, but on the first occasion was considered too young, and on the second too senior.
Frank Zamboni
Frank Joseph Zamboni Jr. was an American businessman and inventor whose most famous invention is the modern ice resurfacer, with his surname being registered as a trademark for these devices.
Allan Ekelund
Allan Ekelund was a Swedish film producer. He produced 50 films between 1947 and 1964.
Norman Podhoretz
Norman Harold Podhoretz was an American magazine editor, writer, and conservative political commentator. He described his views as "paleo-neoconservative", but only "because [he'd] been one for so long". He was a writer for Commentary magazine, and served as the publication's editor-in-chief from 1960 to 1995.
Udo Lattek
Udo Lattek was a German professional football player and coach.
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