Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena publishes a landmark paper initiating the study of AdS/CFT correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity. Date: January 1, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today)
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence. Date: January 1, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden). Date: January 1, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today)
Greece adopts the Euro, becoming the 12th Eurozone country. Date: January 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
In a vote of confidence, General Pervez Musharraf wins 658 out of 1,170 votes in the Electoral College of Pakistan, and according to Article 41(8) of the Constitution of Pakistan, is "deemed to be elected" to the office of President until October 2007. Date: January 1, 2004 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events…
Adam Air Flight 574 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes near the Makassar Strait, Indonesia, killing all 102 people on board. Date: January 1, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2007 📅 On This Day (Today)
Bulgaria and Romania join the EU. Date: January 1, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2007 📅 On This Day (Today)
Sixty-six people die in a nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand. Date: January 1, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today)
A suicide car bomber detonates at a volleyball tournament in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, killing 105 and injuring 100 more. Date: January 1, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
Estonia officially adopts the Euro currency and becomes the 17th Eurozone country. Date: January 1, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today)