Check out some of the events that took place on this day in history:

1919 Prohibition Begins In US

On this day back in 1919, the US Constitution was amended to prohibit the production, transportation or sale of alcohol.

BORN ON THIS DAY

  • 1974 – Kate Moss, the British model
  • 1963 – James May, the TV presenter and host
  • 1932 – Dian Fossey, the American zoologist and campaigner

DIED ON THIS DAY