Evo Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country's first indigenous president. Date: January 22, 2006 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 2006 📅 On This Day (Today)
At least 88 people are killed when two car bombs explode in the Bab Al-Sharqi market in central Baghdad, Iraq. Date: January 22, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 2007 📅 On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented. Date: January 22, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today)
Ram Mandir is inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh after 500 years of dispute. Date: January 22, 2024 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 2024 📅 On This Day (Today)
New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. Date: January 21, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first Monte Carlo Rally takes place. Date: January 21, 1911 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1911 📅 On This Day (Today)
Kiwanis International is founded in Detroit. Date: January 21, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today)
A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. Date: January 21, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1919 📅 On This Day (Today)
Albania declares itself a republic. Date: January 21, 1925 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1925 📅 On This Day (Today)
Sir Isaac Isaacs is sworn in as the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia. Date: January 21, 1931 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1931 📅 On This Day (Today)