New York became the third state to ratify the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, adopted…
5 February 1971
Astronauts land on the Moon in the Apollo 14 mission. Apollo 14, the eighth crewed mission of NASA’s Apollo program, launched on January 31, 1971,…
4 February 1859
The Codex Sinaiticus is discovered in Egypt. The Codex Sinaiticus is one of the oldest and most complete manuscripts of the Christian Bible, dating back…
3 February 1637
Tulip Mania collapses within the Dutch Republic. Tulip Mania, which peaked between 1636 and 1637 in the Dutch Republic, is often regarded as one of…
2 February 1438
Nine leaders of the Transylvanian peasant revolt are executed at Torda. The Transylvanian Peasant Revolt of 1437–1438 was a major uprising against feudal oppression in…
1 February 1865
President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on December 6, 1865,…
31 January 1901
Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters (1901) is a poignant drama that explores themes of longing,…
30 January 1969
The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The Beatles’ final public performance took place on January 30, 1969, atop…
29 January 1856
Queen Victoria issues a Warrant under the Royal sign-manual that establishes the Victoria Cross to recognise acts of valour by British military personnel during the…
28 January 1521
The Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25. The Diet of Worms in 1521 was a pivotal assembly of the Holy Roman Empire, convened…