On this day, January 16, in 1981, the Lung Center of the Philippines was established through PD No. 1823.
https://kahimyang.com/january/page/4/
On this day in 1991, the Persian Gulf War began with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. A US-led coalition invaded to liberate Kuwait. It ended on February 28.
https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-16
On this day in 2006, the Stardust capsule returned to earth carrying dust from a comet after 6 years in space.
https://www.todayinsci.com/1/1_16.htm
January is General Orientation on Safety and Prevention Month (Proclamation No. 115-A, s. 1966)
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