1965

President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered his State of the Union address in which he outlined the goals of his “Great Society” initiative. 2006

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a significant stroke; his official powers were transferred to his deputy, Ehud Olmert (EH’-hood OHL’-murt). (Sharon remained in a coma until his death in January 2014.)

2007

Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.