Daily Archives: January 16, 2021

U.S. and allied forces open air war on Iraq to force Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1991)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Actual Footage of Desert Storm's First Apache Strikes'

(Thursday, January 17, 1991, 2:38 a.m. Arabia Standard Time/Wednesday, January 16, 1991, 6:38 p.m. EST; during the Gulf War air campaign, part of the Gulf War) — The United States and allied forces opened the long-threatened war this morning to drive President Saddam Hussein’s army from Kuwait, striking Baghdad and other targets in Iraq and Kuwait with waves of bombers and cruise missiles launched from naval vessels.
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’13’ compilation album by The Doors peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors 13'

(Saturday, January 16, 1971) — 13, the first compilation album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week.

U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge born in Lexington, Kentucky 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1821)

1820s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Worst 5 Vice Presidents in American History' (Breckinridge at 2:43)

(Tuesday, January 16, 1821) — John C. Breckinridge, the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, who served during the administration of President James Buchanan (1857–1861), was born today at Thorn Hill, his family’s estate near Lexington, Kentucky.
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