Singapore Jurong Bird Park Permanently Closes January 3, 2023
Singapore's Jurong Bird Park permanently closes. Date: January 3, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 3 ๐ Events on this day in 2023 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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Kerman Bombings Kill 91 at Soleimani Commemoration, January 3, 2024
At least 91 people are killed in bombings in Kerman, Iran, during a ceremony commemorating the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani four years earlier. Date: January 3, 2024 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 3 ๐ Events on this day in 2024 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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Chicago Canal Opens January 2, 1900
Chicago Canal opens. Date: January 2, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1900 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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John Hay Announces Open Door Policy for China Trade, January 2, 1900
American statesman and diplomat John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. Date: January 2, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1900 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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Second Palmer Raid Arrests 6,000 Suspected Communists and Anarchists January 2, 1920
The second Palmer Raid, ordered by the US Department of Justice, results in 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists being arrested and held without trial. Date: January 2, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1920 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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R.U.R. World Premiere in Hradec Krรกlovรฉ, January 2, 1921
World premiere of the science fiction play R.U.R. by the Czech writer Karel ฤapek in a theater in Hradec Krรกlovรฉ. Date: January 2, 1921 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1921 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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Young Brothers Gun Battle Kills Six Police Officers January 2, 1932
The Young Brothers engaged in a gun battle resulting in the deaths of six law enforcement officers; the worst single killing of US police officers in the 20th century. Date: January 2, 1932 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1932 ๐ On This Day…
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Cardiff Blitz Damages Cathedral in Wales, January 2, 1941
World War II: The Cardiff Blitz severely damages the cathedral in Cardiff, Wales. Date: January 2, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1941 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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Japanese Capture Manila in World War II, Control Philippines – January 2, 1942
World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines. Date: January 2, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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FBI Convicts 33 in Duquesne Spy Ring, January 2, 1942
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtains the conviction of 33 members of a German spy ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne in the largest espionage case in United States history; Also known as the Duquesne Spy Ring. Date: January 2, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events…
