Today in history: Jan. 19
In 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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1944: Railroads
In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation’s railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute.
1953: "I Love Lucy"
In 1953, CBS-TV aired the widely watched episode of “I Love Lucy” in which Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball, gave birth to Little Ricky. (By coincidence, Ball gave birth the same day to her son, Desi Arnaz Jr.)
1966: Indira Gandhi
In 1966, Indira Gandhi was chosen to be prime minister of India by the National Congress party.
1981: Hostages
In 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months.
2006: Dick Cheney
In 2006, Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration’s domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations.
2009: Russia and Ukraine
In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe.
2012: Megaupload.com
Ten years ago: One of the world’s most popular file-sharing sites, Megaupload.com, was shut down as its founder and several company officials were accused of facilitating millions of illegal downloads of films, music and other content.
2012: Rick Perry
Ten years ago: Texas Gov. Rick Perry abruptly quit the Republican presidential race.
2017: Donald Trump
Five years ago: With fireworks heralding his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington on the eve of his presidential inauguration and pledged to unify a nation sorely divided and clamoring for change.
2017: Miguel Ferrer
Five years ago: Actor Miguel Ferrer died at his Los Angeles home at age 61.
2021: Don Sutton
One year ago: Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at 75.
2021: National Guard
One year ago: Twelve National Guard members were removed from the security operation for Biden’s inauguration after vetting by the FBI, including two who had made extremist statements in posts or texts about the event.
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