What Happened on Jan 7

Antonio Ghislieri (Pius V) elected Pope

Pope St. Pius V (17 January 1504 – 1 May 1572), born Antonio Ghislieri (from 1518 called Michele Ghislieri, O.P.), was pope from 1566 to 1572 and... Read more

Battle of Mobile

The British garrison nearest to Mobile was in West Florida's capital, Pensacola. The commander, General John Campbell, had under his command about... Read more

Zora Neale Hurston Is Born

Novelist, folklorist, dramatist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891, in Eatonville, Florida, the first incorporated... Read more

Houdini Performs Vanishing Elephant Illusion at New York's Hippodrome Theatre

When Houdini spread the "front" curtains and opened the "back" doors they were "faced" toward opposite wings. Jennie then strolled on stage, had... Read more

Japanese Forces Take Over Mishan

On December 24, 1932, the Japanese 10th Division attacked guerrilla forces to the north of Mudanjiang River. January 5, 1933, General Kuan... Read more

Nikola Tesla Dies

Tesla died of heart failure alone in room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel, on 7 January 1943. Despite having sold his AC electricity patents, Tesla... Read more

Hitler Agrees to Withdraw Forces from the Ardennes

While the German offensive had ground to a halt, they still controlled a dangerous salient in the Allied line. Patton’s Third Army in the south,... Read more

Mercy Hospital Fire

A fire in the mental ward of Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa killed 41 people today. "The flames spread rapidly through the 60-year-old brick... Read more

"Bad Day At Black Rock" Is Released

Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) is a thriller film directed by John Sturges that combines elements of Westerns and film noir. It tells the story of a... Read more

Marian Anderson Makes Her Metropolitan Opera Debut

Famed contralto Marian Anderson made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on January 7, 1955, as Ulrica in Verdi's Un ballo in... Read more

MST3K Ep. 620 - "Danger!! Death Ray"

Agent Bart Fargo must save a stolen Death Ray and its captured scientist from an evil organization. Read more

Apple Introduces Complete Redesign of iMac

The 2002 iMac is definitely different with its 10.5" base and 15" flat panel display. Definitely different. Steve Jobs says the design was inspired... Read more

FDA Approves Abraxis's Abraxane

Abraxane® is a chemotherapy drug indicated for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, in particular patients for whom previous forms of... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-3

He got the record the way he's gotten most of his success in New England. He got the record when no one was expecting it. When Willie McGinest... Read more

New England Patriots defeat New York Jets, 37-16

Linebacker Tedy Bruschi called it a chess match, one of the most mentally taxing games he's been a part of over his 11-year career. Not to say... Read more

35th Annual People's Choice Awards

This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the People's Choice Awards. The Categories, Nominations and Award Winners: Favorite MOVIE * The Dark... Read more

U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent Faced with New Indictment by Federal Grand Jury

Only weeks away from a trial stemming from sexual abuse of an employee, a federal judge in Houston has now been indicted for attacking another... Read more

Chicago Blackhawks defeat Boston Bruins, 5-2

Savard hurt as Bruins are crumpled by Blackhawks By , Globe Staff | January 8, 2010 Even when they fell behind by two quick goals, there... Read more

Verizon Announces Mysterious Event, Thought to be Unveiling of Verizon iPhone

Late yesterday, the wireless carrier set Wall Street and the Web abuzz with invitations to a mysterious January 11 event in New York. Several Apple... Read more

North Korea Proposes Peace Talks with South

North Korea proposed on Saturday talks with the South in late January or early February and said it will reopen a liaison office in a jointly-run... Read more

Package Addressed to Janet Napolitano Ignites

A package that ignited today at a Washington post office was addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a U.S. official... Read more

RIFT Beta Event 4

Trion has changed the beta #4 level cap from 25 to 27. The event will include the Black Garden Warfront map, the zones of Gloamwood and... Read more