What important events happened in america in 1879 brainy history?

January 12 in history.

At the 71st Golden Globe Awards, Best Motion Picture is awarded to '12 Years a Slave';

American Hustle is receives the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award, with actress Amy Adams honored as Best Actress

1995 · Major earthquake kills 5,092 in Kobe Japan 

a. because the u.s. was the leading with the most technology, economy, etc. also was teamed with other allies witch boosted the economy and materials to improve technology and use it.

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