Captain James Cook leads the first expedition to sail south of the Antarctic Circle. Captain James Cook (1728–1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and…
16 January 1707
The Scottish Parliament ratifies the Act of Union, paving the way for the creation of Great Britain. The Act of Union of 1707 was a…
15 January 1759
The British Museum opens to the public. The British Museum, one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, was founded in 1753 and opened to…
14 January 1967
Counterculture of the 1960s: The Human Be-In takes place in San Francisco, California’s Golden Gate Park, launching the Summer of Love. The 1967 Summer of…
13 January 1888
The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. The National Geographic Society, founded in Washington, D.C., is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific…
12 January 1962
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…