The first synagogue in America was built in this city.
- Baltimore
- Charleston
- New York
- Savannah
New York. In 1654, a group of six Jewish families, after being rescued from pirates found themselves in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam and decided to settle there and built a synagogue.
Today in History: Born on January 22
1440
Ivan III (the Great), grand prince of Russia.
1561
Sir Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman, essayist (The Advancement of Learning).
1788
Lord George Byron, English romantic poet ("Lara," "Don Juan.")
1874
D.W. [David Wark] Griffith, influential U.S. film director (The Birth of A Nation, Intolerance).
1890
Fred Vinson, Thirteenth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
1906
Willa Brown-Chappell, pioneer aviator.