Boeing 747 First Flights ( 1970 ) The Boeing 747 makes its first commercial passenger trip to London, England. This flight had departed from New York City, and had carried 332 passengers and 18 crew. Although most passengers enjoyed the flight, one had mentioned that this plane is too big for commercial travel (too big to give anyone proper service.

Roe Vs. Wade
22nd January ( 1973 ) : The legalization of abortion within the first three months of pregnancy was allowed as of this day. This decision was based on a ruling by the Supreme Court upon adjournment of the Roe Vs. Wade Case that women had a constitutional right to obtain an abortion.

Apple Macintosh
22nd January ( 1984 ) : A new Apple Computer was introduced . The ad for the new Macintosh computer was first displayed during the Super Bowl.


Queen Victoria 22nd January ( 1901 ) Queen Victoria passed away in the Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. She had become queen when she was 18 and had ruled for nearly 64 years of her life. She was succeeded by Prince Edward VII, her oldest son, who was 59 years old at the time, and reigned for nine years until his death.