January 16

On This Day In History
	1991: Beginning of Persian Gulf War The Persian Gulf War, triggered by Iraq's occupation of Kuwait in August 1990, began on this day in 1991 with a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that continued until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
U.S. Marines entering Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, February 1991.
Biography Of The Day
	Dian Fossey American zoologist Dian Fossey, born this day in 1932, became the world's leading authority on the mountain gorilla, and her autobiography, Gorillas in the Mist (1983), was subsequently adapted into a feature film.
Dian Fossey, 1985.
More Events On This Day In History
	1934 Marilyn Horne, an American mezzo-soprano noted for the seamless quality and the exceptional range and flexibility of her voice, was born.
1883	1883 The Pendleton Civil Service Act established the Civil Service Commission in the United States.
	1556 Charles V, Holy Roman emperor and king of Spain, renounced his claim to Spain.