This Week in History 1/22

On January 18, Bush fires broke out in this country and lasted 69 days. Ending on February 7th burning a total of 1,154,828 hectares, the longest in Victoria's history. Lost of the Native animals, like Koalas and Kangaroos, were killed.

What country did this occur in?

• the United States

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Spain

On January 19, 1920, 4,000 people were arrested because they were suspected of being radical leftists and were either deported or jailed as part of the Palmer Raids.

What political group were they believed to have been a part of?

• Communist

• Republican

• Democrat

• Federalist

One January 20, 1961, the nation's youngest president (at this time), took the oath of office today. He would be assassinated before the end of his term in office.

What is the name of this president?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Jefferson

• RIchard Nixon

On January 21, 2014, a bird was nominated as a candidate in local council election in Belarus. Once government officials realized this new candidate was an bird, it was removed from the ballot.

What kind of bird was on the ballot in Belarus?

• bald eagle

• robin

• chickadee

• parrot

On January 22, 1973, the legalization of abortion within the first three months of pregnancy was allowed as of this day. This decision was based on a ruling by the Supreme Court.

What is the name of this famous, but controversial court decision?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Lawrence v. Texas

• Roe v. Wade

• Loving v. Virginia