Happy January 16th! It wasn't always a happy day though. On this day in history:
"The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes," is ratified on this day in 1919 and becomes the law of the land." - History Channel
What does that mean? It means that today marks the 94th anniversary of the American prohibition, one of the biggest legal failures in American history. Even at the time of its passing, it was a hotly debated issue.
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| Prohibition protesters. They just want beer. Come on, give the poor protesters some beer. |
