1/22/1973 - The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decision in Roe v. Wade striking down state laws restricting abortion during the first six months of pregnancy.

“We … acknowledge our awareness of the sensitive and emotional nature of the abortion controversy, of the vigorous opposing views, even among physicians, and of the deep and seemingly absolute convictions that the subject inspires.” - - Justice Blackmun (1973), majority opinion in Roe v. Wade

This story has been, more or less, in the news and in the public eye since its controversial inception. Many believe that the Supreme Court, given recent appointments of conservative leaning judges, is close to overturning the Roe v. Wade decision.

External Link: Roe v. Wade (1973)
Generational Link: Present Cycle - Boom Awakening Era - Second Turning, Awakening (1966-1980)

Biography:
b. January 22, 1875 - D. W. Griffith, American film director (d. July 23, 1948)
Generational Link: World War Cycle - Missionary Generation - Prophet (Idealist) (1860-1882)
Also, January 22, 1931 - Sam Cooke, American singer (d. December 11, 1964)

Elsewhere:
1/22/1901 - Edward VII becomes King after his mother, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, dies.
b. January 22, 1561 - Sir Francis Bacon, English philosopher (d. 9 April 1626)
Also, January 22, 1869 - Grigori Rasputin, Russian monk (d. December 29, 1916)

Earlier Cycles (1/21):
Civil War Cycle - 1861 - American Civil War: Jefferson Davis resigns from the United States Senate.

News Today / History Tomorrow (1/20/2007):
Capitol Hill's top Democrats said Friday they hope next week's State of the Union speech will tackle global warning, but warned they would not wait for President Bush to begin reform.

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