History

Today in History – January 21

World History

1793 – Louis XVI Executed in France
A defining moment of the French Revolution.

1924 – Vladimir Lenin Dies
Triggered a power struggle shaping Soviet history.

2010 – World’s Tallest Building (Burj Khalifa) Officially Opens
Symbol of modern engineering and global ambition.

U.S. History

1968 – First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Commissioned (USS Enterprise)
Transformed naval military capability.

1977 – Jimmy Carter Pardons Vietnam War Draft Evaders
Helped heal national divisions after the war.

2017 – Women’s March Held Nationwide
Demonstrated civic engagement and grassroots activism.