BOOK OF THE WEEK
- 13 Jan - 19 Jan, 2024
25 January, 1919 – The League of Nations founded
It is the predecessor of the United Nations and the first international organisation devoted to maintaining world peace.
26 January, 1905 – World's largest diamond founded in South Africa
The Cullinan Diamond weighed 3106.75 carats (621.35 g) and has an estimated value of 2 billion USD.
27 January, 1967 – U.S., U.K. and Soviet Union sign the Outer Space Treaty
The treaty bans the deployment of nuclear weapons in outer space and limits the use of the Moon to peaceful purposes.
28 January, 1813 – Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice, published
It is one of the best-known works of English literature and it was sold about 20 million times.
29 January, 1886 – German engineer Carl Benz patents the first modern automobile
His “Benz Patent-Motorwagen Nummer 1” was the first gasoline-driven car.
30 January, 1969 – The Beatles gave their last public performance
The concert was played on the rooftop of the Apple Corps building at Savile Row in London.
31 January, 1961 – Ham the Chimp traveled into outer space
The chimpanzee survived the US Mercury Program test flight with just a bruised nose.
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