Lebanese Christian militias kill at over 1000 in Karantina, Beirut. The Ahrar and the Phalangist militias based in Damour and Dayr al Nama had been…
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17 January 1946
The UN Security Council meets for the first time. The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, Westminster, London….
16 January 1964
“Hello, Dolly!” opened on Broadway, beginning a run of 2,844 performances. On January 16, 1964, “Hello, Dolly!” starring Carol Channing opened on Broadway at the…
15 January 1943
The Pentagon is dedicated in Arlington, Virginia. The world’s largest office building, construction began on the Pentagon on September 11, 1941. Designed by architect George…
13 January 1968
Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison to record an album. At Folsom Prison is a live album and 27th overall album by Johnny…
12 January 1970
The Nigerian Civil War ends as Biafra capitulates. On this day in 1970, Biafra capitulates ending the civil war. The Civil war in Nigeria lasted…
11 January 1908
The Grand Canyon National Monument is created. On January 11, 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt declares the massive Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona a national…
10 January 2015
At least 56 dies as the result of a mass poisoning at a funeral in Mozambique involving beer that was deliberately contaminated with crocodile bile….
9 January 1792
The Treaty of Jassy between Russian and Ottoman Empire is signed. Treaty of Jassy Jan. 9, 1792, pact signed at Jassy in Moldavia, at the…