Today in History: January 17, US alcohol prohibition begins
Briefly

On January 17, 1920, Prohibition of alcohol was instituted in the United States with the enactment of the Volstead Act, marking a significant societal shift.
The Great Brink's Robbery occurred in 1950, where seven masked men executed one of the largest heists in U.S. history by stealing $1.2 million in cash.
In his 1961 farewell address, President Eisenhower warned about the military-industrial complex's influence, emphasizing the dangers of its unwarranted power.
The 1994 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles resulted in 57 fatalities, 9,000 injuries, and caused about $25 billion in damages, leaving lasting impacts.
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