National Geographic Society
January 13, 1888, the National Geographic Society was formed.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Morgan O'Brien
Haiti Caraway
January 12, 1932, Haiti Ophelia Wyatt Caraway became the first woman elected to the United States Senate.
Diabetes
January 11, 1922, insulin was used for the first time to treat a person with diabetes.
Common Sense
January 10th, 1776, Thomas Paine published his infamous pamphlet, Common Sense.
Income Tax
January 9, 1799, William Pitt introduces income taxes.
First State of the Union
January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.
Hydrogen Bomb Announcement
January 7th, 1953, President Truman announces the hydrogen bomb.
Four Freedoms Speech
January 6, 1941, FDR delivers his four freedoms speech.
Ford Wages
January 5, 1914, Henry Ford raised his workers' wages from $2.50 to $5 daily.
Luna 1
January 4, 1959, Luna 1 became the first spacecraft to leave Earth's gravity.