1947day.year
KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, begins operation in Hollywood.
KTLA, the first commercial TV station west of the Mississippi River, starts broadcasting in Hollywood on January 22, 1947.
On January 22, 1947, KTLA began operations as the first commercially licensed television station west of the Mississippi River.
Owned by Paramount Pictures and evolved from experimental station W6XYZ, it pioneered live TV broadcasting in Los Angeles.
Programming included local news, movie reruns, variety shows, and live entertainment.
KTLA’s success helped establish television as a major entertainment medium on the U.S. West Coast.
It remains one of North America’s longest continuously operating television stations.
1947
KTLA
television station
Mississippi River
Hollywood
1973day.year
The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, legalizing elective abortion in all fifty states.
The US Supreme Court legalizes elective abortion nationwide with landmark rulings in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton.
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court delivers its historic rulings in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, legalizing elective abortion across all fifty states.
Roe v. Wade establishes a woman's constitutional right to choose under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Doe v. Bolton simultaneously invalidates restrictive state regulations on abortion providers.
These decisions transform reproductive health policy in America and ignite national debate.
Over the following decades, the rulings shape legislation, activism, and ongoing legal challenges.
The legacy of Roe and Doe continues to influence US society and politics.
1973
Supreme Court of the United States
Roe v. Wade
Doe v. Bolton
abortion
1987day.year
Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000–15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13.
Security forces open fire on protesters at Malacañang Palace in Manila, killing 13 and sparking national outrage.
On January 22, 1987, Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000-15,000 demonstrators outside Malacañang Palace in Manila.
The protesters gathered to demand political reforms and express discontent with government policies.
Security personnel use live ammunition, resulting in the deaths of 13 demonstrators and dozens of injuries.
The violent crackdown draws widespread condemnation from human rights groups and international observers.
Eyewitnesses recount chaotic scenes as civilians fled the gunfire in panic.
Calls for an independent investigation and accountability grow, highlighting tensions between authorities and civil society.
1987
Philippine
open fire
Malacañang Palace
Manila