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Franklin Roosevelt was the first president to take the oath of office on January 20th. What year did he do this for the first time?

1937. Roosevelt was the only president in US history to be elected to four terms. He died in office in 1945.

This famous comic, born January 20th 1896, had a very popular act, along with his wife. Most people remember him for his trademark cigar.

George Burns. Burns lived to be over 100. Although he loved to be surrounded by young, beautiful women, he never remarried after the death of his beloved wife, Gracie Allen.

In 1887, the US Senate approved the lease of this Hawaiian harbor by the US Navy. It would prove to be very important to world events within the next 60 years.

Pearl Harbor & Pearl Harbour. Pearl Harbor became the reason for the United States entry into WW2, when the Japanese bombed it in the early morning of December 7, 1941.

What zodiac sign does a person born on January 20th have?

Aquarius/Capricorn. This is a trick question. The 20th is considered the cusp, the day the signs change. As a result, some horoscopes call it Aquarius, some Capricorn. Either way, it is supposed to be lucky!

In what year, on January 20th, did the federal government officially recognize Martin Luther King Day?

1986. Most of the nation now celebrates this holiday on a state level. Several, however, still insist on calling it Civil Rights Day.

On January 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter decided to have the United States Olympic team boycott the summer games in this city.

Moscow. Many political watchers claim that this was one of the major reasons that Ronald Reagan defeated Carter in the fall election-by a landslide.

I was born on January 20th, 1930. I was the second man to walk on the moon. Who am I?

Buzz Aldrin. Buzz landed in the lunar module with Neil Armstrong, on July 16, 1969. He said that the moon is just "beautiful, just beautiful."

Perhaps the worst thing about January 20th is the Wannsee Conference held by the Nazis in 1942. What horrible thing did they discuss on this date?

The Final Solution. Total extermination of the Jewish population was discussed, as well as methods to achieve this. Although Hitler was not there, many high ranking Nazi's were. During the Nuremberg trials after the war, most said yes they were there, but didn't remember the reason, or even the discussion. Selective amnesia, I guess.

On January 20th, 1966, this Boston Red Sox player-one of the true greats- was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Who was he?

Ted Williams. Williams was the last major league player to have a 400 batting average. He played 19 years for the Sox. He also joined the Marines during WW2- his peak playing years, and became an aviator. He flew along side John Glenn, but never made it to combat. He died in 2002.

On January 20th, the American hostages were released from captivity in Iran. What year was it?

1981. Just as Ronald Reagan took the oath of office, the Iranian government released the Americans it had held. They were held for 444 days.