Today In History

First Radio Sea Rescue (1909): On January 23, 1909, the first radio distress signal was used in a sea rescue. The steamship RMS Republic, after a collision in heavy fog…

U.S. Supreme Court Legalizes Abortion in Roe v. Wade (1973): On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court delivered its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, effectively legalizing abortion…

Baghdad Bombings (2007): On January 22, 2007, a series of coordinated bombings occurred in Baghdad, Iraq, resulting in the death of at least 88 people and injuring 160 others. This…

National Association of Baseball Players Established (1857): The National Association of Baseball Players, the first organization governing American baseball, was established in New York on January 22, 1857. This formation…

Élysée Treaty Between Germany and France (1963): On January 22, 1963, the Élysée Treaty was signed by Germany and France, symbolizing the reconciliation between the two nations after World War…

Donald Trump's Inauguration - 2016: Fast forward to January 20, 2016, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. His presidency marked a significant shift…

Death of King George V - 1936: On this day in 1936, the United Kingdom mourned the death of King George V. His passing led to the ascension of his…

Air Inter Flight 148 - 1992: Tragedy struck on January 20, 1992, when Air Inter Flight 148 crashed into the Vosges Mountains in France, claiming 87 lives. This heartbreaking event…

Iran Hostage Crisis Ends - 1981: "January 20, 1981, marked the end of the 444-day Iran hostage crisis. On this day, 52 American diplomats and citizens were finally released, moments…

Barack Obama's Inauguration - 2009: On this day in 2009, a monumental shift in American history occurred as Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African-American president of the…