On This Day: January 16

5 verified moments happened on January 16. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1919🚫 Nebraska becomes the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, securing nationwide Prohibition of alcohol a year later.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY.com, Prohibition is ratified by the states (Jan 16 1919)
2. 1977David Pearson opens the season with a second straight win in the Winston Western 500 at RiversideStock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia, “Winston Western 500” past winners table — Jan 16, 1977 and Jan 18, 1976, both won by David Pearson
3. 1995🚀 "Star Trek: Voyager" launches the new UPN network, stranding a Starfleet crew far across the galaxy.TV · Source: Wikipedia (Caretaker, Star Trek: Voyager)
4. 2007📡 Netflix launches its Watch Now streaming service, letting subscribers watch movies instantly online.TV · Source: Cord Cutters News, Netflix 'Watch Now' (Jan 16 2007)
5. 2013LeBron James becomes the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points, in a Heat win over the WarriorsSports · Source: NBA.com, LeBron James reaches 20,000 points (Jan 16, 2013)