Science, Technology & History

Today in History – January 30

World History

1649 – King Charles I of England Executed
Challenged the divine right of kings.

1933 – Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Marked the rise of Nazi power.

1948 – Mahatma Gandhi Assassinated
Shook global nonviolent movements.

U.S. History

1862 – First Ironclad Naval Battle (CSS Virginia vs. USS Monitor) Planned
Changed naval warfare forever.

1969 – Beatles’ Rooftop Concert
Became an iconic moment in music history.

1995 – Super Bowl XXIX Sets Viewership Records
Highlighted football’s dominance in U.S. culture.