On this day — January 20

He is currently the oldest person ever inaugurated.

At the time of his inauguration, he became the oldest person ever inaugurated. Kamala Harris became the first female and first non-white Vice President of the United States.

Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others.

The Government of Turkey announces the initiation of the Afrin offensive and begins shelling Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions in Afrin Region.

becoming the first African-American President of the United States.

and is succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

an Airbus A320-111, crashes into a mountain near Strasbourg, France, killing 87 of the 96 people on board.

worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south.

part of the Dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Day is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time.

Prime Minister of Lesotho, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by General Justin Lekhanya.

Iran releases 52 American hostages.