📅 January 14 in the Time Tunnel
What happened on January 14? Travel back in time and find out — then test yourself with the quiz.
⏳ On this day in history
- 1899The ocean liner Oceanic, the largest ship of its time, was launched
- 1900Puccini’s opera "Tosca" premiered in Rome
- 1911Roald Amundsen’s South Pole expedition reached the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica
- 1952NBC’s "Today" morning show aired for the first time
- 1973Elvis Presley’s concert in Hawaii was broadcast live around the world by satellite
🎂 Born on January 14
- 🦜 Hugh Lofting (1886) — author of the "Doctor Dolittle" books
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January 14 quiz
In what year? 🚢 The ocean liner Oceanic, the largest ship of its time, was launched
In what year? 🎭 Puccini’s opera "Tosca" premiered in Rome
In what year? 🧊 Roald Amundsen’s South Pole expedition reached the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica
Which famous person was born on January 14?