On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
January 20
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins in what became known as the "Game of the Century" (pictured), ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak and establishing college basketball as a sports commodity on American television.
Wikipedia: Houston Cougars men's basketball
Bengali student activist Amanullah Asaduzzaman was shot and killed by East Pakistani police, an event that led to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Wikipedia: Amanullah Asaduzzaman
The Soviet Red Army violently cracked down on Azeri pro-independence demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR.
Wikipedia: Red Army
During a national financial crisis, thousands of people protested (pictured) at the Icelandic parliament in Reykjavík.
Wikipedia: 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis
In Washington, D.C., Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the United States.
Wikipedia: First inauguration of Barack Obama
A group of Taliban gunmen attacked and took hostages at the Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle that left at least 21 people dead.
Wikipedia: Taliban