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January 8

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

1964

War on Poverty announced

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional War on Poverty” in his State of the Union address

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1964

War on Poverty announced

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional War on Poverty” in his State of the Union address

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1935

Elvis Presley born

Elvis Presley, often called the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Rising from humble origins, Presley’s revolutionary musical style and charisma in the 1950s transformed popular culture and ushered in the rock era

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1935

Elvis Presley born

Elvis Presley, often called the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Rising from humble origins, Presley’s revolutionary musical style and charisma in the 1950s transformed popular culture and ushered in the rock era

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1815

Battle of New Orleans

In the final major battle of the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson’s outnumbered American forces achieved a decisive victory over the British at New Orleans

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1815

Battle of New Orleans

In the final major battle of the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson’s outnumbered American forces achieved a decisive victory over the British at New Orleans

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