On this day in 2024 - 1/4/2025
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Updated: Jan 4
On this day in 2025 - 1/4/2024
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1/4/2024 - On this day in 2024
It seems you’re in for a chilly week, Syracuse. Temperatures will be below freezing, ranging from -8 on Wednesday to a relatively warm -1 on Saturday. With snow in the forecast for most days, including Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, make sure to bundle up and wear warm clothing. You can look forward to a brief break from the snow on Friday, when the weather is expected to be clear.
1493 - Christopher Columbus left Spain on his second voyage to the New World. This journey was aimed at establishing settlements in the Caribbean.
1643 - Isaac Newton was elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. This was an early step in his academic career, leading to his groundbreaking work in physics and mathematics.
1847 - Samuel Colt sold his first revolver to the U.S. government. This marked a significant moment in the history of firearms, with the Colt revolver becoming iconic in American history.
1885 - The first successful appendectomy was performed by Dr. William W. Grant on Mary Gartside at what is now known as St. Mary's Hospital, London. This operation was a milestone in surgical history.
1948 - Burma (now Myanmar) gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking the end of colonial rule in the country.
1951 - Chinese and North Korean forces captured Seoul in the Korean War. This was during the third major offensive by the Chinese army, highlighting the volatility of the conflict.
1965 - The U.S. launched the first Titan II ICBM from silo in Vandenberg AFB, California. This was a significant event in the Cold War as it demonstrated the capabilities of the American nuclear arsenal.
1972 - Rose Heilbron became the first woman judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, a landmark in the history of women in the judiciary.
1999 - Jesse Ventura, former professional wrestler, was sworn in as the Governor of Minnesota, illustrating a unique crossover from entertainment to politics.
2004 - Spirit, a NASA Mars rover, landed successfully on Mars. This event was crucial for the study of the Martian surface and the search for signs of water.
2007 - The 110th United States Congress convened, marking the first time in history that Democrats controlled both the House and Senate while a Republican was in the White House.
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