Here are 5 facts about January 12 in District of Columbia history:

1. In 1861, the Washington Arsenal in Washington D.C. was seized by Confederate sympathizers. The Arsenal was a major storage facility for munitions and arms, and the raid sparked fears of an invasion of the capital. Union forces soon regained control of the Arsenal and prevented any further attempts to seize it.

2. On January 12, 1932, the first U.S. Senate building in Washington D.C. was dedicated. The building, now known as the Russell Senate Office Building, was named after Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. of Georgia, who served in the Senate for over 38 years.

3. In 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated as the 34th President of the United States in Washington D.C. The inauguration was held on January 20, but the official start of his presidency was January 12, when he was sworn in privately by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson.

4. On January 12, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy gave a televised speech to the American people from Washington D.C. In the speech, he spoke about the need for a more peaceful world, and his commitment to improving relations with other countries.

5. In 1991, the Washington Redskins won their third Super Bowl, defeating the Buffalo Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI. The game was held at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, but the Redskins returned to Washington D.C. for a victory parade on January 14.