Technology-Science-History

Today in History – January 6

World History

  1. 1492 – Columbus in Hispaniola
    Why it matters: Beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
  2. 1838 – Public Telegraph Demonstration by Morse
    Why it matters: Started global communications technology.
  3. 1978 – Soviet Satellite Cosmos 954 Crashes in Canada
    Why it matters: Raised worldwide fear about nuclear safety.

U.S. History

  1. 1912 – New Mexico Becomes 47th State
    Why it matters: Extended U.S. influence deeper into the Southwest.
  2. 2021 – U.S. Capitol Attack
    Why it matters: A defining test of American democracy and rule of law.
  3. 1941 – Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” Speech
    Why it matters: Inspired universal human rights principles worldwide.