1865 – Refrigerator car patented by William Davis, a fish dealer in Detroit.
1917 – “Zimmermann Telegram” is sent from Germany to Mexico, stating in the event of the United States entering World War I on the Allied side, Mexico would be given Texas, Arizona and New Mexico … Intercepted by British intelligence and partially deciphered by the next day. Its release in March shifts US public opinion in favor of war against Germany.
1919 – The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, authorizing the proclamation of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of states.
1936 – First photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah, Florida.
1938 – First jazz concert held at Carnegie Hall, performed by Benny Goodman and his band.
1941 – Vice Admiral Patrick Bellinger warns of an assault on Pearl Harbor.
1944 – General Dwight Eisenhower takes command of Allied Invasion Force in London.
1951 – World’s largest gas pipeline opens in Brownsville, Texas, to 134th St. in New York City.
1952 – US Standard Board clears Stan Musial to get an $85,000 salary.
1962 – 12th NBA All-Star Game, St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Mo: West beats East 150-130. St. Louis Hawks center Bob Petit has an All-Star record 27 rebounds.
1964 – Jerry Herman’s musical “Hello, Dolly!”, starring Carol Channing, opens at St. James Theatre in New York City. It runs for 2,844 performances and wins 10 Tony Awards.
1972 – Super Bowl VI, Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana: Dallas Cowboys beat Miami Dolphins 24-3. Most Valuable Player is Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach.
1978 – 5th American Music Awards: Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac & Conway Twitty win.
1985 – “Playboy” announces end of stapling centerfolds.
1991 – 7th Soap Opera Digest Awards: Day of Our Lives wins.
2002 – United Nations Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and freezes assets of Osama bin Laden, Al-Qaida, and the members of the Taliban.
2003 – The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107, which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrates 10-days later on re-entry.
2019 – Golden State guard Stephen Curry is first player in NBA history to hit 8 or more 3-point field goals in three consecutive games. He goes 9-for-17 three’s in Warriors’ 147-140 win over New Orleans. The teams combine for NBA record 43 3-pointers.
2020 – Impeachment trial of President Donald Trump begins in the Senate.