Event:
Cuba liberated from Spain by U.S., known as National Day, U.S. occupies until 1902
More Notable Events on January 1:
1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect
1985 VH-1 made its broadcasting debut
1901 Commonwealth of Australia established
1892 Ellis Island becomes reception center for new immigrants
1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln
