History
On this day in 1905: World’s largest diamond discovered in South Africa
In January 1905, the world’s largest gem-quality diamond was discovered in South Africa, an event that reshaped the global diamond...
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On this day in 1554: Jesuit missionaries founded the city of São Paulo
On 25 January 1554, a small Jesuit mission laid the foundations for what would become one of the world’s largest...
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Gold discovery in California in 1848 sparks a global rush
On 24 January 1848, a routine construction project in northern California triggered one of the most transformative economic events of...
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On this day in 1984: Apple introduces the Macintosh
On 23 January 1984, Apple Inc. unveiled the Macintosh, a personal computer that would fundamentally redefine how humans interact with...
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On this day in 1984: Apple releases its famous “1984” ad – Video
When Apple aired its now-iconic “1984” television commercial, it did far more than launch a new computer. The ad redefined...
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On this day in 1975: First commercial Concorde flight
The first commercial Concorde flight marked a defining moment in aviation history, transforming supersonic travel from experimental ambition into a...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1778: During the reign of Kalani‘ōpu‘u, king of the island of Hawai, British explorer James Cook landed at Waimea
During the reign of Kalaniʻōpuʻu, the powerful aliʻi nui (high chief) of the island of Hawai‘i, a moment occurred that...
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On this day in 1871: The German Empire was founded by Otto von Bismarck
The German Empire was formally proclaimed in January 1871, marking the culmination of decades of political manoeuvring, warfare and diplomacy...
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On this day in 1943: Churchill and Roosevelt meet at Casablanca to shape Allied war strategy
In January 1943, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met in wartime secrecy in Morocco...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1991: The beginning of the Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War began in January 1991, marking the first major post–Cold War military conflict and a decisive moment...
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