January: Landmarks in History

On January 1, 1801, the union of Great Britain and Ireland formed the United Kingdom, marking a significant political shift.

January 10, 1920 saw the League of Nations come into existence, aspiring for global peace in the aftermath of World War I.

Launched on January 31, 1958, Explorer 1 was the first American satellite and heralded the USA’s entry into the Space Race.

The historic Paris Peace Accords, ending the Vietnam War, were signed on January 27, 1973, altering the geopolitical landscape.

Apple Inc. unveiled the original iPhone revolutionizing telecommunications on January 9, 2007, triggering a smartphone boom.