Alaska Earthquake (2013)
Alaska Earthquake (2013): A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the coast of Prince of Wales Island in Alaska on January 5, 2013. The quake triggered a…
Discovery of the Largest Known Dwarf Planet (2005)
Discovery of the Largest Known Dwarf Planet (2005): On January 5, 2005, astronomers announced the discovery of Eris, the solar system's largest known dwarf planet. Discovered by a team led…
Opening of the Burj Khalifa (2010): A Marvel of Engineering and Architecture
Opening of the Burj Khalifa (2010): The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the world's tallest building, officially opened on January 4, 2010. Standing at a staggering height of…
Destruction of Rosewood, Florida (1923): A Dark Chapter in American History
Destruction of Rosewood, Florida (1923): On January 4, 1923, the predominantly Black community of Rosewood, Florida, was destroyed by a white mob, following allegations of assault by a Black man…
Kawit Shooting Rampage (2013): A Tragic Incident that Sparked National Debate
Kawit Shooting Rampage (2013): On January 4, 2013, a deadly shooting spree occurred in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines, where a gunman killed eight people and injured several others. The assailant, who…
Let L-410 Turbolet Crash in Venezuela (2008): A Tragic Incident Revealing Aviation Safety Concerns
Let L-410 Turbolet Crash in Venezuela (2008): On January 4, 2008, a Let L-410 Turbolet aircraft operated by Transaven crashed off the coast of Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of…
Utah Becomes the 45th State (1896): A Historic Journey
Utah Becomes the 45th State (1896): On January 4, 1896, Utah was admitted as the 45th state of the United States. The path to statehood was lengthy and complex, primarily…