Grand Canyon National Monument is created. The history of the Grand Canyon National Monument is closely tied to the growing conservation movement in the United…
10 January 1776
American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. Thomas Paine was an English-born political thinker and writer whose ideas played a crucial role in…
9 January 1431
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen. The trial of Joan of Arc in 1431 was less a search for truth than a…
8 January 1912
The African National Congress is founded, under the name South African Native National Congress (SANNC) The African National Congress (ANC) was founded in 1912 as…
7 January 1904
The distress signal “CQD” is established only to be replaced two years later by “SOS”. The distress signal CQD is one of the earliest internationally…
6 January 1540
King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves King Henry VIII of England married Anne of Cleves in January 1540 as part of a…
5 January 1900
Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. John Edward Redmond was one of the most influential Irish nationalist leaders of…
4 January 1884
The Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom. The Fabian Society is a British political organization founded in 1884, best known for promoting socialism…
3 January 1833
Captain James Onslow, in the Clio, reasserts British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands rests on a long and continuous…
2 January 1967
Ronald Reagan, past movie actor and future President of the United States, is sworn in as Governor of California. Ronald Reagan was one of the…