This Day in History (January 15th)

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1535 Henry VIII declares himself head of English Church 1777 People of New Connecticut (Vermont) declare independence from England1895 Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premieres, St Petersburg1951 Supreme Court rule “clear & present danger” of incitement to riot is not protected speech & can be a cause for arrest 1967 Super Bowl I  was played in Los Angeles.  The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.  Packers QB Bart Starr was awarded the title of MVP1973 President Nixon suspends all US offensive action in North Vietnam1974 “Happy Days” begins an 11 year run on ABC 1981 “Hill Street Blues” premieres on NBC]]]]> ]]>