neon sign was patented in the United States by George Claude of Paris, France." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1915: The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by George Claude of Paris, France.
President Eisenhower." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1953: Lucy Ricardo gave birth to baby Ricky on I Love Lucy. More people tuned in to watch the show than the inauguration of President Eisenhower.
Eisenhower okayed the first filming of a news conference for television." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1955: President Eisenhower okayed the first filming of a news conference for television.
Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India. " class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1966:
Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.
Iran signed an agreement paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1981: The United States and Iran signed an agreement paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months.
Yasser Arafat returned to Hebron for the first time in 30 years, as Israel hands over control of the West Bank city to Palestinians." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 1997: Yasser Arafat returned to Hebron for the first time in 30 years, as Israel hands over control of the West Bank city to Palestinians.
President Clinton admitted he made false statements under oath about Monica Lewinsky." class="wp-simple-rss-link">January 19, 2001: President Clinton admitted he made false statements under oath about Monica Lewinsky.
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