Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission in the war, takes place. Operation Chopper, conducted on January 12, 1962, marked the first major…
11 January 1908
Grand Canyon National Monument is created. The Grand Canyon National Monument, located in northern Arizona, is a breathtaking natural wonder and one of the most…
10 January 49 BC
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war. Julius Caesar, one of ancient Rome’s most iconic figures, was a military general, statesman,…
9 January 1431
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen. Joan of Arc, also known as the “Maid of Orléans,” was a French peasant girl who…
8 January 1877
Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle against the United States Cavalry at Wolf Mountain, Montana Territory. Crazy Horse (c. 1840–1877) was a…
7 January 1835
HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, drops anchor off the Chonos Archipelago. The HMS Beagle was a 10-gun brig of the Royal Navy, launched…
6 January 1540
King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves was largely a political alliance rather than a…
5 January 1933
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins in San Francisco Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic symbol of San Francisco and an engineering marvel,…
4 January 1717
The Netherlands, Great Britain, and France sign the Triple Alliance The Triple Alliance of 1717 was a significant diplomatic pact between the Netherlands, Great Britain,…
3 January 1749
The first issue of Berlingske, Denmark’s oldest continually operating newspaper, is published. Berlingske, founded in 1749, is one of Denmark’s oldest and most prestigious newspapers,…