Feb. 1, 1862 - "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe, was first published in the "Atlantic Monthly."
Jan. 31, 1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government.
Jan. 30, 1933 - "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the first time. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955.
Jan. 29, 1936 - The first members of baseball's Hall of Fame were named in Cooperstown, NY.
Jan. 28, 1956 - Elvis Presley made his first appearance on national television on "The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show" on CBS.
Jan. 27, 1888 - The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, DC.
Jan. 26, 1934 - The Apollo Theatre opened in New York City.
Jan. 25, 1981 - The 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.
Jan. 23, 1986 - The first annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was held.
