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January 14 1784 – The Treaty of Paris, Bringing An End To The American War For Independence, Is Ratified By The United States Congress
by Vishul MalikThe Revolutionary War officially drew to a close almost a year and quarter after the last shots were fired when the Continental Congress of the United States of America ratified…
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January 14 1967 – The Human Be-In, a Prelude to the Summer of Love, Occurs in San Francisco
by Vishul MalikThe 1960s were an era of tremendous change throughout the United States. Through the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others, the Civil Rights Movement gained more and…
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A decade after gaining independence from Britain, the West African nation of Nigeria experienced a reprieve from strife when the Nigerian-Biafran War — a civil war divided along ethnic lines…
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On January 15, 2001, Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched Wikipedia, a collaborative Internet-based encyclopedia which is edited and written by the Internet community. Wikipedia is an immensely popular general…
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Stepping up to the altar of the Cathedral of the Dormition, the 16-year-old Ivan Vasilyevic, Grand Prince of Moscow, assumed the throne on January 16, 1547. Known to history as…
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January 16 1979 – Shah Of Iran Flees To Egypt, Opening The Door For The Islamic Revolution
by Vishul MalikOn January 16, 1979, the last Shah of Iran, Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi fled the country, after being faced with country-wide protests and demonstrations. The Shah’s departure to Egypt threw…
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Of the many characters in the pantheon of American luminaries, none in the United States’ history is quite like Benjamin Franklin. Witty and curious, his wide variety of interests led…
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The Battle of Calderón Bridge fought on January 17, 1811, was an important battle in the Mexican War of Independence. Over 100,000 Mexican revolutionists led by Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama,…
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A small English ship more than 10,000 miles from home slipped into Botany Bay on January 18, 1788 intent on bringing the most detestable of British society to the country…
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January 18 1997 – Norwegian Adventurer Børge Ousland Completes The First Solo Crossing of Antarctica
January 18 1997 – Norwegian Adventurer Børge Ousland Completes The First Solo Crossing of Antarctica
by Vishul MalikOn January 18, 1997, Norwegian adventurer and polar explorer Børge Ousland completed the first solo crossing of Antarctica battling his way through the extremely harsh terrain on foot and on…
