Jan. 18: D.C. Mayor Barry Arrested 1990
1981 President Carter Retrospective
As the 39th president of the United States neared the end of his term in office, Sam Donaldson reflected on the casual, personal moments of Jimmy Carter's presidency. Carter moved back to his home state of Georgia upon leaving the White House.
1990 D.C. Mayor Barry Arrested
The FBI captured Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry purchasing and smoking crack cocaine. Rahseeda Moore assisted the FBI and D.C. police in their sting operation. Barry met with Moore at the Vista International Hotel, where agents caught him using drugs.
1995 Aftermath of Earthquake in Japan
High casualties in Kobe, Japan, left other cities questioning their preparedness.
Famous Birthdays
1904 Cary Grant
1955 Kevin Costner
1961 Mark Messier
1965 Dave Attell
1969 Jesse L. Martin
1971 Jonathan Davis
1974 Devon Odessa
1980 Jason Segel
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