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Prohibition in the United States

Took place on January 17, 1920

106

Years ago

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The 107th anniversary falls on January 17, 2027, in 85 days.

The Prohibition era was the period from 1920 to 1933 when the United States prohibited the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

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