The Death of King George V
On 20th January 1935 George V, King-Emperor of the British Empire, died. George V had reigned since 1910 following the death of hi…
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National Buttercrunch Day
Today, January 20th, is National Buttercrunch Day. Buttercrunch is a type of toffee, and the name is also used for the biscuits (c…
Zeppelins Bomb the UK
On January 19th 1915 two Zeppelins crossed the North Sea to perform a strategic bombing raid on the UK. The Zeppelins were intende…
National Popcorn Day
Today, January 19th, is National Popcorn Day. Popcorn is a type of maize whose kernel that is heated until it expands with a "pop,…
Captain Cook Discovers the Hawaiian Islands
On January 19th 1778 Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands. Of course, they had been discovered prior to then, as the…
National Peking Duck Day
Today, January 18th, is National Peking Duck Day. Peking Duck did actually originate in Peking (now known as Beijing) and is consi…
Scott's Expedition Reaches the South Pole
On January 17th 1912 the expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole. Scott had previously led an Antarct…
National Soup Month
This month, January, is National Soup Month. The word "soup" covers a wide range of hot and cold liquid foods. During the cold wea…
The Eighteenth Amendment Goes into Effect
On January 16th 1920 the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution went into effect, the start of Prohibition. This a…
National Fig Newton Day
Today, January 16th, is National Fig Newton Day. Fig Newtons are a type of biscuit (cookie) manufactured and trademarked by Nabisc…
