1933⚡ Event
Hitler Appointed Chancellor
Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg. This appointment paved the way for the Nazi Party's consolidation of power.
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This Week in History: Week 5
January 29 – February 4
Over 105 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 29 – February 4)(20)
1933⚡ Event
Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler's appointment as Chancellor of Germany marked a pivotal moment in German history, leading to the rise of the Nazi Party and the eventual outbreak of World War II.
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1979⚡ Event
Varig Flight 967 disappears
Varig Flight 967 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Tokyo's Narita International Airport. The flight was en route to Rio de Janeiro.
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1988⚡ Event
Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII
Doug Williams made history as the first African-American quarterback to play in and win the Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII.
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1991⚡ Event
Battle of Khafji
The first major ground engagement of the Gulf War, the Iraqi invasion of Khafji, Saudi Arabia, began. Coalition forces recaptured the city three days later.
war
1997⚡ Event
Final Fantasy VII release
Final Fantasy VII, the first game in the franchise to feature 3-D computer graphics, was released. This marked a significant advancement in video game technology.
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2000⚡ Event
Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean
Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Ivory Coast shortly after takeoff. 169 people were killed in the disaster.
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2000⚡ Event
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California due to a malfunctioning horizontal stabilizer, killing all 88 people on board.
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2003⚡ Event
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
All seven crew members aboard Space Shuttle Columbia were killed when the orbiter disintegrated over Texas during reentry.
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2004⚡ Event
Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Incident
During the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII, Janet Jackson's breast was exposed by Justin Timberlake. This event led to widespread debate on perceived indecency in U.S. broadcasting.
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2005⚡ Event
Queen Margrethe II unveils memorial for MS Hans Hedtoft victims
Queen Margrethe II unveiled a memorial in Copenhagen to the 95 passengers and crew who perished on the Danish ocean liner MS Hans Hedtoft. The event occurred forty-six years after the ship's sinking.
2006⚡ Event
Irfan Pathan's Test Cricket Hat-trick
India's Irfan Pathan achieved a historic feat by becoming the first bowler to take a Test cricket hat-trick in the opening over of a match.
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2007⚡ Event
Aqua Teen Hunger Force LED panic
Boston emergency officials mistook LED placards displaying Aqua Teen Hunger Force characters for improvised explosive devices, causing widespread panic.
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2009⚡ Event
Egyptian Court Ruling on Identity Documents
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that individuals not adhering to recognized religions are eligible for government identity documents.
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2009⚡ Event
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir became the first female prime minister of Iceland.
politics
2013⚡ Event
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 Crash
SCAT Airlines Flight 760 crashed near Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing all twenty-one people on board.
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2013⚡ Event
South Korea launches Naro-1 rocket
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute launched Naro-1, South Korea's first carrier rocket and first launch vehicle to achieve Earth orbit.
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2013⚡ Event
Pemex Executive Tower explosion
A gas leak beneath the Pemex Executive Tower in Mexico City triggered an explosion, resulting in at least 37 fatalities and 121 injuries.
disaster
2017⚡ Event
Quebec City Mosque Shooting
A lone gunman opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, resulting in six fatalities and nineteen injuries.
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2020⚡ Event
WHO declares COVID-19 a public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be a public health emergency of international concern.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1993🎂 Birth
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Japanese singer, model, and businesswoman.
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2005🎂 Birth
Prince Hashem of Jordan born
Prince Hashem, the second son of King Abdullah II of Jordan, was born.
politics
2006🎂 Birth
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni, an Argentine professional footballer, was born.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2021🕊️ Death
Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond, an American actor, director, stand-up comedian, and musician, died. He was born in 1977.
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2021🕊️ Death
Temur Tsiklauri
Temur Tsiklauri, a Georgian pop singer and actor, died. He was born in 1946.
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2025🕊️ Death
Richard Williamson
Richard Williamson was a British Catholic traditionalist bishop.
religion
2025🕊️ Death
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision victims
Multiple individuals died in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River in 2025.
disasterwar
2025🕊️ Death
Dick Button death
Dick Button, American figure skater and actor, is predicted to pass away.
sportsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Julius Chan
Julius Chan, a prominent Papua New Guinean politician, passed away. He served as the 2nd Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull, the acclaimed English singer-songwriter and actress, has died. She had a significant career in music and film.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Edcel Lagman
Edcel Lagman, a Filipino politician, has passed away. He was known for his contributions to Philippine politics.
politics
2026🕊️ Death
Catherine O'Hara death
Catherine O'Hara, Canadian-American actress, comedian and screenwriter, is predicted to pass away.
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