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    Photos: Today in History for Jan. 18

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    • Jan 18, 2022
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    Michael Jordan 1995

    Michael Jordan 1995

    Basketball great Michael Jordan, center in yellow suit, tours the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with CME Chairman Jack Sandner, right, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, Chicago, Ill. Jordan toured to thank Sandner for agreeing to chair Jordans upcoming fundraising dinner and birthday party. The Feb. 7th Jordan Foundation event raised funds for the Night Ministry, a nonprofit organization helping Chicago’s homeless children.

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    Mellencamp And Band 1983

    Mellencamp And Band 1983

    John Cougar, center, points his American Music Award at one of the members of his band after he was honored as favorite pop male vocalist during festivities at the 10th Annual American Music Awards presentation, Jan. 18, 1983 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    • Reed Saxon
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    John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    Yoko Ono gestures in evening on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1977 as she and husband John Lennon, the former Beatle, arrive at New York's Minskoff Theater. They were attending the premiere performance of their Merce Cunningham Dance Company. (AP Photo)

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    STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY

    STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY

    This is a May 1945 photo of actors Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. (AP Photo)

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    Newsman wears Rubber Mask

    Newsman wears Rubber Mask

    A newsman wears a rubber mask similar to that worn by seven bandits who robbed Brink's armored car firm in Boston of $1, 50,000, Jan. 18, 1950. The reporter points to name plate on first of six locked doors opened by the gunmen. Mask was one of several purchased in joke shops by newsmen and police to see if they resembled description given by Brink's employees. (AP Photo)

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    Yves Montand

    Yves Montand

    French Singer Yves Montand performs at fund-raising evening of entertainment in Washington on Jan. 18, 1963, to celebrate the second anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. About 6,000 paid $100 a seat to see the star-studded program in the National Guard Armory, sponsored by the Democratic National Committee. (AP Photo)

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    Kobe Earthquake

    Kobe Earthquake

    Kobe, Japan's Nagata district in smoldering ruins, Jan. 18, 1995. The area was hardest hit by Tuesday's earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

    • Katsumi Kasahara
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    Andy Chaffee, Bob Chaffee, Pam Chaffee, Timmy Chaffee, Kelly Chaffee

    Andy Chaffee, Bob Chaffee, Pam Chaffee, Timmy Chaffee, Kelly Chaffee

    The Chaffee family of Dedham, Mass., wish a fond farewell and good luck to the New York Giants as they depart Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. en route to Pasadena, Calif., for the Super Bowl, Jan. 18, 1987. The family drove from their home to East Rutherford to see the Giants off. From left, Andy, 16, Bob, Pam, Timmy, 6, and Kelly, 12. (AP Photo/Mario Suriani)

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    James Lovell; Frank Borman; Will

    James Lovell; Frank Borman; Will

    The Apollo 8 crew are welcomed on LaSalle Street in Chicago, Jan. 18, 1969. From left, Navy Capt. James Lovell, Jr., waving; Air Force Col. Frank Borman; and Air Force Lt. Col. William Anders. (AP Photo/Preston Stroup)

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    Statue Of Liberty 1934

    Statue Of Liberty 1934

    None entering New York Harbor fails to catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in New York City, as seen Jan. 18, 1934. (AP Photo)

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    HINKLEY PHILLIPS

    HINKLEY PHILLIPS

    During the Central United Methodist Church Ecumenical Celebration of the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cathi Hinkley of Endwell, N.Y., sits next to goddaughter Riley Phillips, 3, of Endicott, N.Y., at far right, as they, and other worshipers sing "We shall overcome" at the close of the service on Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in Endicott, N.Y. This year is the 30th anniversary of the civil rights leader's murder. (AP Photo/Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Dave Kennedy)

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    Stockton School Shooting

    Stockton School Shooting

    Stockton police Captain J. T. Marnoch holds up a Chinese made AK-47 assault rifle during a press conference, Jan. 18, 1989, that authorities say was used by a heavily armed gunman to kill five school children and injured 30 others before killing himself. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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    Operation Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm

    U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the Army 2nd Armed Division Tiger Brigade drives through Saudi Arabian desert, Jan. 18, 1991. (AP Photo/Mikami)

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    Rodin The Thinker 1993

    Rodin The Thinker 1993

    Workers board up a crate with the bronze sculpture "The Thinker" by French artist Auguste Rodin in the garden of the Rodin Museum in Paris, Jan. 18, 1993. The 6 1/2 foot-tall sculpture is enroute to China where it will be exhibited in front of the Fine Arts Palace in Beijing. This will be the first time the sculpture will be seen outside of France. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

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    Clinton Inauguration Prep

    Clinton Inauguration Prep

    Vendor Clarence Miller displays his Bill Clinton-Al Gore buttons on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, in preparation for Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Clinton and Vice President-elect Gore, Jan. 18, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

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    Michael Jordan 1995

    Michael Jordan 1995

    Basketball great Michael Jordan, center in yellow suit, tours the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with CME Chairman Jack Sandner, right, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, Chicago, Ill. Jordan toured to thank Sandner for agreeing to chair Jordans upcoming fundraising dinner and birthday party. The Feb. 7th Jordan Foundation event raised funds for the Night Ministry, a nonprofit organization helping Chicago’s homeless children.

    • ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
    Mellencamp And Band 1983

    Mellencamp And Band 1983

    John Cougar, center, points his American Music Award at one of the members of his band after he was honored as favorite pop male vocalist during festivities at the 10th Annual American Music Awards presentation, Jan. 18, 1983 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    • Reed Saxon
    John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    Yoko Ono gestures in evening on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1977 as she and husband John Lennon, the former Beatle, arrive at New York's Minskoff Theater. They were attending the premiere performance of their Merce Cunningham Dance Company. (AP Photo)

    • ASSOCIATED PRESS
    STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY

    STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY

    This is a May 1945 photo of actors Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. (AP Photo)

    • ASSOCIATED PRESS
    Newsman wears Rubber Mask

    Newsman wears Rubber Mask

    A newsman wears a rubber mask similar to that worn by seven bandits who robbed Brink's armored car firm in Boston of $1, 50,000, Jan. 18, 1950. The reporter points to name plate on first of six locked doors opened by the gunmen. Mask was one of several purchased in joke shops by newsmen and police to see if they resembled description given by Brink's employees. (AP Photo)

    • Anonymous
    Yves Montand

    Yves Montand

    French Singer Yves Montand performs at fund-raising evening of entertainment in Washington on Jan. 18, 1963, to celebrate the second anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. About 6,000 paid $100 a seat to see the star-studded program in the National Guard Armory, sponsored by the Democratic National Committee. (AP Photo)

    • Anonymous
    Kobe Earthquake

    Kobe Earthquake

    Kobe, Japan's Nagata district in smoldering ruins, Jan. 18, 1995. The area was hardest hit by Tuesday's earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

    • Katsumi Kasahara
    Andy Chaffee, Bob Chaffee, Pam Chaffee, Timmy Chaffee, Kelly Chaffee

    Andy Chaffee, Bob Chaffee, Pam Chaffee, Timmy Chaffee, Kelly Chaffee

    The Chaffee family of Dedham, Mass., wish a fond farewell and good luck to the New York Giants as they depart Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. en route to Pasadena, Calif., for the Super Bowl, Jan. 18, 1987. The family drove from their home to East Rutherford to see the Giants off. From left, Andy, 16, Bob, Pam, Timmy, 6, and Kelly, 12. (AP Photo/Mario Suriani)

    • Mario Suriani
    James Lovell; Frank Borman; Will

    James Lovell; Frank Borman; Will

    The Apollo 8 crew are welcomed on LaSalle Street in Chicago, Jan. 18, 1969. From left, Navy Capt. James Lovell, Jr., waving; Air Force Col. Frank Borman; and Air Force Lt. Col. William Anders. (AP Photo/Preston Stroup)

    • PRESTON STROUP
    Statue Of Liberty 1934

    Statue Of Liberty 1934

    None entering New York Harbor fails to catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in New York City, as seen Jan. 18, 1934. (AP Photo)

    • AP
    HINKLEY PHILLIPS

    HINKLEY PHILLIPS

    During the Central United Methodist Church Ecumenical Celebration of the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cathi Hinkley of Endwell, N.Y., sits next to goddaughter Riley Phillips, 3, of Endicott, N.Y., at far right, as they, and other worshipers sing "We shall overcome" at the close of the service on Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in Endicott, N.Y. This year is the 30th anniversary of the civil rights leader's murder. (AP Photo/Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Dave Kennedy)

    • DAVE KENNEDY
    Stockton School Shooting

    Stockton School Shooting

    Stockton police Captain J. T. Marnoch holds up a Chinese made AK-47 assault rifle during a press conference, Jan. 18, 1989, that authorities say was used by a heavily armed gunman to kill five school children and injured 30 others before killing himself. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

    • Rich Pedroncelli
    Operation Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm

    U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle from the Army 2nd Armed Division Tiger Brigade drives through Saudi Arabian desert, Jan. 18, 1991. (AP Photo/Mikami)

    • Mikami
    Rodin The Thinker 1993

    Rodin The Thinker 1993

    Workers board up a crate with the bronze sculpture "The Thinker" by French artist Auguste Rodin in the garden of the Rodin Museum in Paris, Jan. 18, 1993. The 6 1/2 foot-tall sculpture is enroute to China where it will be exhibited in front of the Fine Arts Palace in Beijing. This will be the first time the sculpture will be seen outside of France. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

    • Lionel Cironneau
    Clinton Inauguration Prep

    Clinton Inauguration Prep

    Vendor Clarence Miller displays his Bill Clinton-Al Gore buttons on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, in preparation for Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Clinton and Vice President-elect Gore, Jan. 18, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

    • Mark Lennihan

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