Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
World History 1920 – League of Nations Established Early effort toward global peace and collective security. 1946 – First UN General Assembly Convenes in London Launches active international cooperation after WWII. 2000 – America Online Announces Merger with Time Warner Symbol of the tech-driven shift in global business and media. […]
Why It Matters: Strengthening the Political Foundation of a New Republic In the winter of 1788, as the United States was still learning how to govern itself, Connecticut quietly took a decisive step that helped stabilize a fragile new nation. On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming […]
World History 1349 – Jews Blamed for Black Death in Basel A tragic example of persecution tied to fear and misinformation. 1905 – Bloody Sunday in Russia Sparks unrest that leads to the Russian Revolution. 2007 – iPhone First Revealed Ushered in the smartphone era, transforming communication and society. U.S. […]
World History 1815 – Battle of New Orleans Ends Why it matters: A major victory for the U.S. against Britain, boosting national morale after the War of 1812. 1959 – Charles de Gaulle Becomes President of France Why it matters: Launches the Fifth Republic and strengthens French political stability. 1994 […]
World History 1610 – Galileo Discovers Jupiter’s Moons Why it matters: Strong evidence supporting the heliocentric universe. 1953 – Hydrogen Bomb Announcement Why it matters: Escalated the Cold War and nuclear arms race. 1999 – Clinton Impeachment Trial Begins Why it matters: Tested constitutional balance and leadership accountability. U.S. History […]
World History 1492 – Columbus in Hispaniola Why it matters: Beginning of European colonization in the Americas. 1838 – Public Telegraph Demonstration by Morse Why it matters: Started global communications technology. 1978 – Soviet Satellite Cosmos 954 Crashes in Canada Why it matters: Raised worldwide fear about nuclear safety. U.S. […]
World History 1757 – Battle of Calcutta Why it matters: Increased British control in India, guiding colonial history. 1895 – Alfred Dreyfus Arrested Why it matters: Exposed deep antisemitism and shifted French politics and justice reform. 1971 – First ODI Cricket Match Played Why it matters: Birth of a global […]
World History 1643 – Birth of Isaac Newton Why it matters: His discoveries form the basis of modern physics and mathematics. 1948 – Burma (Myanmar) Gains Independence Why it matters: A step in the global wave of decolonization after WWII. 2004 – NASA’s Spirit Rover Lands on Mars Why it […]
World History 1521 – Martin Luther Excommunicated Why it matters: Cemented the Protestant Reformation and reshaped Christianity. 1833 – Britain Claims Falkland Islands Why it matters: Sparked a sovereignty dispute still influential today. 2009 – Bitcoin Network Launches Why it matters: The beginning of cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. U.S. History […]
World History 1492 – Granada Falls, Ending the Reconquista Why it matters: Final unification of Spain and expansion toward the New World. 1920 – Palestine Under British Mandate Why it matters: A critical turning point in the Middle East’s complex future. 1980 – Intense Diplomacy Begins for Iranian Hostage Crisis […]