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January 19th: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Was Founded

January 19, 2023
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded in 1920 by a group of activists, including Roger Baldwin, Crystal Eastman, and Helen Keller, who were concerned about the erosion of civil liberties in the United States. The organization’s mission is to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed…

January 18th: United Airlines Flight 266 Crashes into Santa Monica Bay

January 18, 2023
United Airlines Flight 266 was a scheduled passenger flight that operated between Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. On January 18, 1969, the aircraft carrying 32 passengers and six crew members, crashed into Santa Monica Bay, killing all on board. The National Transportation Safety…
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