Historic Moments and Current Events: January 2020

Kick of 2020 with these historic anniversaries. See what’s coming up this January for your calendars and promotions with our monthly roundup of holidays, happenings, and significant anniversaries. [Pond5]( [FOOTAGE]( [MUSIC]( [AFTER EFFECTS]( [BLOG]( [Editorial Highlights: January 2020]( Editorial Highlights: January 2020 See what’s coming up this January for your calendars and promotions with our monthly roundup of holidays, happenings, and significant anniversaries. This January kicks off entertainment award season and celebrates major movements in history. Click through for the individual collections below! [Emancipation Proclamation Signing]( [Emancipation Proclamation Signing]( President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect 157 years ago on January 1, 1863. [Elvis’s Birthday]( [Elvis’s Birthday]( The King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Aaron Presley, was born 85 years ago on January 8, 1935. [Martin Luther King, Jr. Day]( [Martin Luther King, Jr. Day]( The third Monday of January each year (January 20 this year) marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was signed into law 37 years ago in 1983. [Chinese New Year]( [Chinese New Year]( Ring in the year of the Rat on January 25! The Rat is the first symbol in the Chinese zodiac, a representation of diligence, kindness, and generosity. [Space Shuttle Challenger]( [Space Shuttle Challenger]( Just 73 seconds into flight, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, tragically killing the seven crew members on board. [US Prohibition Began]( [US Prohibition Began]( January 20 marks the 100th anniversary of Prohibition in the United States, which banned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920 to 1933. Explore even more Editorial footage at [pond5.com/editorial](, or [contact us](mailto:sales@pond5.com?subject=Editorial Request) directly with any specific requests! [Pond5 Curated Collections]( HOW CAN WE HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT? Get free expert project support from a Pond5 [Creative Partner](. Our [Customer Service](mailto:support@pond5.com) team and [Help Center]( articles are always available. HOW CAN WE HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT? Get free expert project support from a Pond5 [Creative Partner](. Our [Customer Service](mailto:support@pond5.com) team and [Help Center]( articles are always available. CONNECT WITH US [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [UNSUBSCRIBE](