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WSIU Almanac 1.17.25

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On this day in 1920, the first day of prohibition of alcohol went into effect in the United States as a result of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution.

Cheryl Ernst deliver's today's Astronomy Update. Click "Listen" to hear it!

 

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Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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WSIU Almanac | The Almanac is a weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Send information to us at almanac@wsiu.org or wsiuradio@wsiu.org.