| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/17/today-in-history-prohibition-begins/ |
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Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2026. There are 348 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the
Volstead Act went into effect in support of the 18th Amendment.
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