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This Day In History

 

January 12, 1959

The music label that changed American music

Berry Gordy took a major step toward transforming American music on this day in 1959, when he launched Tamla Records. With Smokey Robinson and the Miracles signed as its first act, Tamla soon merged with Gordy's other label, Motown Records, to form one of the most influential music companies in American history.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-12

This Day In History

 

January 11, 1861

Alabama seceded from the Union, the fourth state to do so in the run-up to the American Civil War.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-11

This Day In History

 

January 10, 1946

The first United Nations General Assembly met in London.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-10