Grand Central Terminal Opens
February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Morgan O'Brien
Columbia Disaster
February 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia disaster.
13th Amendment Passed
January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.
Library of Congress Reestablished
January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.
First X-Rays
January 29, 1896, X-rays were used for the first time to treat breast cancer.
Pride and Prejudice Published
January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
First Printed Hebrew Bible
January 26, 1482, the first printed edition of the Hebrew Bible was completed.
JFK’s Live News Conference
January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.
UN’s First Resolution
January 24, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly passed its first resolution.