On this day: January 22
Joe Montana Gestures to John Candy in Stands During 1989 Super Bowl Drive
During the San Francisco 49ers' decisive late January 22, 1989 Super Bowl drive, quarterback Joe Montana briefly pointed toward actor John Candy seated in the crowd — a small, widely noted moment amid Montana's game-winning performance.
Supreme Court Decides Roe v. Wade, Recognizing Constitutional Right to Abortion
On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that the Constitution protects a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, invalidating many state restrictions and reshaping American law and politics.
FBI Admits Infiltrating Activist Groups in 1971 Revelation
On January 22, 1971, the FBI acknowledged its use of informants and undercover agents to infiltrate civil rights, anti-war, and other activist groups, a disclosure that intensified debates over surveillance, free speech, and government limits.
Foreman Floors Frazier Six Times in January 22, 1973 Title Match
On January 22, 1973, George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier by knockout after knocking him down six times in two rounds, capturing the world heavyweight title in a decisive and rapid upset.