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Join host Michael Thomas as we explore the fascinating events that shaped January 15 throughout history. From revolutionary leaders to incredible feats of survival, today’s episode covers it all.
Main Stories:
- Muammar Gaddafi’s Rise and Fall – In 1970, Muammar Gaddafi became the premier of Libya, launching ambitious reforms that transformed the nation. Decades later, his regime ended amidst the turmoil of the Arab Spring and international intervention.
- The Miracle on the Hudson – In 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike disabled both engines, saving all 155 people on board.
Secondary Stories:
- The Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption (2022), one of the most powerful in decades, causing tsunamis and widespread devastation.
- The first appearance of the Democratic Party’s donkey symbol in Harper’s Weekly (1870).
- The incorporation of the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta (1889), setting the stage for a global beverage empire.
- The founding of the Palestinian newspaper Falastin (1911), a key voice for Arab unity and independence.
- James Naismith publishes the rules of basketball (1892), creating a sport that would capture the hearts of millions.
- The first Super Bowl (1967), where the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in a historic game.
Birthdays:
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929) – Civil Rights leader and a global symbol of the fight for equality.
- Edward Teller (1908) – Physicist and the controversial “father of the hydrogen bomb.”
- Ibn Saud (1875) – Founder of Saudi Arabia and unifier of the Arabian Peninsula.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the stories that made history on January 15. Thanks for listening to Old News Daily!