Have you ever wondered what happened at the same moment, same day in history?Â
We give you a glimpse into the past which will explain what makes the world that it is today.
After all, you never know where you are going till you know where you have been.
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Jan. 1, 1068 – Romanos IV Diogenes marries Eudokia Makrembolitissa and is crowned Byzantine Emperor
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Jan. 1, 1502 – The present-day location of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is first explored by the Portuguese
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Jan. 1, 1651 – Charles II is crowned King of Scotland
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Jan. 1, 1772 – The first traveler’s cheques, which can be used in 90 European cities, go on sale in London, England
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Jan. 1, 1788 – First edition of The Times of London, previously The Daily Universal Register, is published
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Jan. 1, 1906 – British India officially adopts Indian Standard Time
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Jan. 1, 1908 – For the first time, a ball is dropped in New York City’s Times Square to signify the start of the New Year at midnight
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Jan. 1, 1912 – The Republic of China is established
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Jan. 1, 1983 – The ARPANET officially changes to using the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet
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Jan. 1, 1995 – The World Trade Organization goes into effect
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