1972⚡ Event
Shoichi Yokoi found
Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was found in the jungles of Guam, where he had been hiding since the end of World War II.
war
This Week in History: Week 4
January 22 – January 28
Over 104 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (January 22 – January 28)(20)
1977⚡ Event
Neo-fascist attack in Madrid
During the Spanish transition to democracy, neo-fascists attacked an office in Madrid, killing five people and injuring four others.
politicslaw
1978⚡ Event
Kosmos 954 reentry
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories.
spacedisastertechnology
1979⚡ Event
Tanzanian forces attack Mutukula
Tanzanian forces attacked the Ugandan town of Mutukula on January 22, 1979, causing Ugandan forces to retreat.
war
1984⚡ Event
Apple introduces Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII
During Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, Apple Computer unveiled the Macintosh, a groundbreaking personal computer featuring a graphical user interface, via the iconic "1984" commercial.
technologyentertainment
1987⚡ Event
R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference
Convicted of bribery, Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer committed suicide during a televised press conference on January 22, 1987.
politicslaw
1987⚡ Event
Civil rights demonstration in Georgia
About 20,000 protestors marched in a civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States.
law
1990⚡ Event
Hiten spacecraft launched
Japan launched the Hiten spacecraft, the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States.
spacetechnology
1993⚡ Event
Mosaic Web Browser Released
The first popular web browser, Mosaic, was released. It was created by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina.
technologyentertainment
1997⚡ Event
Madeleine Albright Sworn In
Madeleine Albright was sworn in as the first female United States Secretary of State, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government at that time.
politicslaw
2001⚡ Event
Tiananmen Square Self-Immolation Incident
Five people attempted to set themselves on fire in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, an act claimed to have been staged by the Chinese Communist Party to escalate persecution of Falun Gong.
politicsreligion
2002⚡ Event
Daniel Pearl Kidnapping
American journalist Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and later murdered by al-Qaeda agents in Karachi, Pakistan.
lawpolitics
2003⚡ Event
Pioneer 10 Final Signal
The final signal was detected from the NASA space probe Pioneer 10, then about 12 billion kilometres from Earth.
sciencespace
2004⚡ Event
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on Mars and rolled into Eagle crater on the Meridiani Planum.
spacesciencetechnology
2006⚡ Event
Evo Morales inaugurated as President of Bolivia
Evo Morales was inaugurated as President of Bolivia on January 22, 2006, becoming the country's first indigenous president.
politics
2006⚡ Event
Discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb
Three independent observing campaigns announced the discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb, a super-Earth exoplanet. It is located 21,500 ± 3,300 light-years away from Earth near the center of the Milky Way.
sciencespace
2010⚡ Event
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 Crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut, Lebanon. All 90 people on board were killed.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Avatar Becomes Highest-Grossing Film
The science-fiction film Avatar, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing film of all time.
entertainmentarts
2011⚡ Event
Egyptian Revolution Begins
The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger" as part of the Arab Spring. This led to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
politics
2012⚡ Event
Croatia votes to join the European Union
Croatia held a referendum on January 22, 2012, in which citizens voted in favor of joining the European Union.
politics
Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Laia Codina
Laia Codina, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2000.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Birth of Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, an American basketball player, was born on January 22, 2002.
sports
2007🎂 Birth
Birth of Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2007.
sports
2025🎂 Birth
Birth of Athena Mapelli Mozzi
Athena Mapelli Mozzi, daughter of Princess Beatrice and 11th in line to the British throne, was born on January 22, 2025.
politics
Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2018🕊️ Death
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an American sci-fi and fantasy novelist.
literaturearts
2019🕊️ Death
Rosemary Bryant Mariner
Rosemary Bryant Mariner was a United States Naval Aviator.
warexploration
2022🕊️ Death
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition.
religionphilosophy
2024🕊️ Death
Charles Osgood
American radio and television commentator, writer, and musician Charles Osgood died.
entertainmentmusicliterature
2024🕊️ Death
Melanie Safka
American Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Melanie Safka died.
musicentertainment
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