2. 1865 - THE 13TH AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION WAS PASSED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. IT WAS RATIFIED BY THE NECESSARY NUMBER OF STATES ON DECEMBER 6, 1865. THE AMENDMENT ABOLISHED SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES On this day… Jan 31 st

3. On this day… 1876 - All Native American Indians were ordered to move into reservations.

4. Custert’s Last Stand Indians were forced off of their reservations Some fought back

5. On this day… 1893 - The trademark "Coca-Cola" was first registered in the United States Patent Office.Coca-Cola

6. On this day… 1917 - Germany announced its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

7. On this day… 1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government.U.S.

8. On this day… 1958 - Explorer I was put into orbit around the earth. It was the first U.S. earth satellite.U.S.

9. On this day… 1983 - The wearing of seat belts in cars became compulsory in Britain.

10. On this day… 1990 - McDonald's Corp. opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow, Russia.

11. On this day… 2000 - An Alaska Airlines jet crashed into the ocean off Southern California. All 88 people on board were killed.California

12. Birthdays… Jan 31st Justin Timberlake ('N Sync) 1981

13. Birthdays…Jan 31st Phil Collins 1951

14. Birthdays…Jan 31 st Jackie Robinson 1919

15. Idiom of the day… Cold Turkey Meaning: To quit something abruptly and experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Origin: When one quits something abruptly, the skin resembles the pale blue color of a dead turkey.

16. Fun Quote of the day… Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a- ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still. ~ Lou Erickson

17. Quote of a serious note… Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day. ~Author Unknown

18. Journal Topic Why do you think the rules you must follow are good or bad?