New Beginnings

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Across
  1. 2. This immigration landmark in New York City harbor opened its doors on January 1st, 1892.
  2. 4. This ancient ruler’s tomb was opened on January 3rd, 1924; it’s believed the tomb was cursed!
  3. 5. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was 35 when he received this award.
  4. 8. This state joined the United States on January 3rd, 1959.
  5. 12. January was named for this two-faced Roman god.
  6. 13. This founding father was born on January 17th. Shocking!
  7. 14. This is the common name of January’s birth flower.
  8. 15. The first-ever _____ Awards were held on January 25th, 1949.
Down
  1. 1. The London subway system first opened on January 10th, 1963. Locals might call it this.
  2. 3. January is the most common month for some couples to do this.
  3. 6. People born in the latter part of January have this zodiac sign.
  4. 7. This American television personality, actress, and entrepreneur celebrates her birthday on January 29th each year. You could say it's one of her favorite things!
  5. 9. The hottest temperature ever measured on the southern hemisphere was reported on January 2nd, 1960, on this continent – 123 degrees F!
  6. 10. Christians celebrate this on January 6th, the day that the Magi brought gifts to the baby Jesus.
  7. 11. This often red-colored gem is January’s birthstone.