January 12

1965 – Scientists conducted what they called a "controlled excursion", burning up a nuclear rocket in Nevada.

• It produced a radioactive cloud over the city of Los Angeles.
  

1967 – Dr. James Bedford becomes the first person to be cryonically preserved with intent of future resuscitation.

1998 – Nineteen European nations agree to forbid human cloning.

Fun Fact:

Cows have "best friends" and will get stressed when separated.