January 14, 1639 - Representatives of the three largest Puritan settlements adopt the "Fundamental Orders", now known as the first colonial constitution.

January 14, 1784 - The American Revolution officially ends with the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress.

January 14, 1794 - Dr. Jesse Bennett uses a cesarean section in the birth of his own child, the first use in the United States.

January 14, 1864 - The scorched-earth march through the South of General William Sherman and his troops begins.

 

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January 14, 1873 - Celluloid is registered as a trademark.

January 14, 1914 - Henry Ford introduces the moving assembly line used in his plants.

January 14, 1952 - The Today show debuts on NBC.

January 14, 1963 - During his inauguration of governor of Alabama, George Wallace announces, "Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!"

"The notion of political correctness declares certain topics, certain expressions, even certain gestures, off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship." - George H.W. Bush