Scrabble Board Games for sale

On January 19, 1955

The popular board game Scrabble went on sale in the UK.

The word-finding board game was created 17 years prior and initially only for sale in the US.

This Day in History - January 19

2013

Earth-like calcium-rich deposits were found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.

1983

Apple released the first computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) called the Lisa.

1861

The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.

1971

The Beatles song 'Helter Skelter' was played in court as evidence for Charles Manson's trial.

1785

Richard Crosbie became the first Irish man to fly a hot air balloon in Ireland.

What Happened on Jan 19?

What Happened in 1955?