1 Alaska Becomes the 49th State (January 3, 1959): When the Map Got Bigger 2 Haiti Declares Independence (January 1, 1804): The Day Freedom Spoke Out Loud 3 The Euro Begins as a Currency on January 1, 1999 4 The Emancipation Proclamation: A Paper That Moved an Army, and a Nation 5 Outdoor Activities for January: Our Simple Plan to Get Outside (and Love It) 6 Sports in January: The Month That Makes Us Feel Alive Again 7 Vegetable Garden in January: The Quiet Month That Sets Up a Big Harvest 8 DIY Easy Herb Garden 9 Stroll Through the Summer Garden 10 Natural Pest Defense For Brassicas And Beyond