January 17, 1920
Alcohol Prohibition begins in the United States as the Volstead Act goes into effect.
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On January 17, in the year 1920:
Alcohol Prohibition begins in the United States as the Volstead Act goes into effect.
The Prohibition era was the period from 1920 to 1933 when the United States prohibited the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Why January 17, 1920 matters:
Alcohol Prohibition begins in the United States as the Volstead Act goes into effect.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 17, 1920
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Alcohol Prohibition begins in the United States as the Volstead Act goes into effect.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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