1970: The Jackson 5’s Chart-Topping Hit
1970: The Jackson 5's Chart-Topping Hit The Jackson Five's "I Want You Back," released in 1969, soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 31, 1970,…
1950: Truman Announces the H-Bomb Development
1950: Truman Announces the H-Bomb Development On January 31, 1950, President Harry S. Truman announced the United States' decision to develop the hydrogen bomb, escalating the arms race during the…
2011: Myanmar’s Parliamentary Milestone
2011: Myanmar's Parliamentary Milestone In 2011, Myanmar witnessed a historic moment as its first elected parliament in over fifty years convened, signifying a major step towards democratic reform in a…
2000: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Tragedy – Remembering a Devastating Incident
2000: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Tragedy On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft, tragically crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the California coast, claiming…
1961: Ham the Chimp’s Space Journey
In 1961, Ham the Chimp became the first hominid in outer space, marking a pivotal moment in the space race. Launched by NASA aboard the Mercury-Redstone 2 mission, Ham's journey…