1. In 1920, Prohibition began in Kentucky. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution had been ratified, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. Kentucky, known for its bourbon production, was hit hard by this change in legislation.

2. On January 16, 1967, legendary musician and Kentucky native, Johnny Cash, recorded his hit single "Jackson" with his wife, June Carter. The song would later win a Grammy Award and become a staple in Cash's catalog.

3. On this day in 1865, the Battle of Dabney's Mill, also known as the Battle of Hatcher's Run, took place during the Civil War. Union forces were able to push back Confederate troops, but suffered heavy casualties in the process.

4. Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, was born on January 16, 1750. Shelby was instrumental in Kentucky's path to statehood and served two non-consecutive terms as governor.

5. In 1993, a winter storm blanketed Kentucky with up to two inches of ice, causing widespread power outages and leaving thousands without electricity for days. The state of emergency lasted for over a week as crews worked tirelessly to restore power and clear roads.