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 3
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
All 25 people on board Aero Flight 311 died in Finland's worst civilian air accident when the aircraft crashed near Kvevlax.
Wikipedia: Aero Flight 311
CBS announced the sale of the New York Yankees professional baseball team to a group of investors headed by American businessman George Steinbrenner.
Wikipedia: CBS
United States invasion of Panama: Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces outside the apostolic nunciature in Panama City.
Wikipedia: United States invasion of Panama
Second Intifada: Israeli forces seized MV Karine A, which was carrying 50 tons of smuggled weapons on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.
Wikipedia: Second Intifada
Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashed shortly after departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport which killed all 148 occupants on board.
Wikipedia: Flash Airlines Flight 604
The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain.
Wikipedia: CryptocurrencyThe United States launches a military operation in Venezuela, capturing president Nicolás Maduro (pictured) and his wife.
Wikipedia: United States