This Day in History for January 16 – Prohibition Becomes Law and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1919 – The Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, authorizing Prohibition in the United States (More info)
1942 – Actress Carole Lombard, Clark Gable’s wife, is killed in a plane crash at the age of 33 (More info)