1610CE
Science
Galileo Discovers Jupiter Moons
Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Io, Europa, and Callisto. This provided evidence that not all celestial bodies orbit the Earth.
Daily Chronicle
January 7
4 Historical Records
1789CE
Politics
First US Presidential Election
The United States held its first presidential election, with George Washington ultimately winning to become the first President.
1800CE
Birth
Millard Fillmore Born
13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853 after assuming office following the death of Zachary Taylor. He was the last president affiliated with the Whig Party and signed the Compromise of 1850.
1979CE
War
Vietnam Captures Phnom Penh
Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, overthrowing the brutal Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot.