On this day …
January 13, 2022
- In 1822, the design of the modern Greek flag was officially adopted.
- In 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C.
- In 1966, Robert C. Weaver was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, becoming the first African-American Cabinet member.
- In 1968, Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom State Prison in California.
- In 2001, an earthquake in El Salvador killed more than 800.
- In 2021, President Donald J. Trump was impeached a second time.
