Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • First X-Rays

    First X-Rays

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 29, 1896, X-rays were used for the first time to treat breast cancer.

  • Pride and Prejudice Published

    Pride and Prejudice Published

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published.

  • Indian Removal Act of 1830

    Indian Removal Act of 1830

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

  • First Printed Hebrew Bible

    First Printed Hebrew Bible

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 26, 1482, the first printed edition of the Hebrew Bible was completed.

  • JFK’s Live News Conference

    JFK’s Live News Conference

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first president to deliver a live television news conference.

  • UN’s First Resolution

    UN’s First Resolution

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 24, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly passed its first resolution.

  • 24th Amendment Radification

    24th Amendment Radification

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment was ratified.

  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 22, 1905, Bloody Sunday.

  • Louis XVI Beheaded

    Louis XVI Beheaded

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 21, 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded.

  • FDR’s Fourth Innauguration

    FDR’s Fourth Innauguration

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 20, 1945, President Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in for a fourth term.