January 22, 1959 (Thursday)
- Flooding in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Indiana killed at least 1031 people, including 12 coal miners. An additional 12 Knox Mine Disaster: Water breached the River Slope Mine in Port Griffith, Pennsylvania, killing 12 miners.
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Famous quotes containing the word january:
“I have never been disappointed when I asked in a humble and sincere way for God’s help. I pray often. I think I pray more often since January 12th.”
—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)