ANNIVERSARIES OF JANUARY 3, 2024

January 3 is an important day in world history. On this day, events have occurred that have changed the course of history, such as the Battle of Princeton, the excommunication of Martin Luther and the founding of the EFE agency.

Battle of Princeton

In 1777, American General George Washington defeats British General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton, New Jersey. This victory is a turning point in the American War of Independence.

Excommunication of Martin Luther

In 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther, a German monk who had challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. Luther's excommunication is an important event in the history of the Protestant Reformation.

Foundation of the EFE agency

In 1939, the EFE agency was founded in Burgos, Spain. EFE is one of the most important news agencies in the world.

Other important events

In 1833, the Malvinas Islands were occupied by British forces.
In 1857, the archbishop of Paris, Monsignor Sibour, was murdered by a stab wound to the heart.
In 1959, Alaska becomes the 49th state of the United States.
In 1961, the United States broke diplomatic relations with Cuba.
In 1962, Pope John XXIII excommunicated Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Anniversaries in Colombia

In 1815, General Simón Bolívar defeated the royalist forces in the Battle of Boyacá. This victory is an important milestone in Colombia's liberation campaign.
In 1886, the Cangrejo peace treaty was signed, ending the Thousand Day War.
In 1933, the Boyacá bridge was inaugurated, linking Bogotá with Tunja.
In 1962, the Panama navigable canal was inaugurated.

Anniversaries in other countries

In Argentina, Loyalty Day is celebrated, commemorating the loyalty of the Argentine people to General José de San Martín.
In Bolivia, the Day of the 1952 Revolution is celebrated, which marked the beginning of the agrarian reform in the country.
In Chile, Solidarity Day is celebrated, in commemoration of the 1985 earthquake.
In Ecuador, Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated, commemorating the resistance of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonization.
In Mexico, Arbor Day is celebrated, in commemoration of the birth of the Mexican environmentalist Miguel Ángel de Quevedo.
In Peru, Journalist's Day is celebrated, commemorating the birth of the Peruvian journalist Mariano José de Larra.
In Venezuela, Indigenous Resistance Day is celebrated, commemorating the resistance of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonization.

Conclusion

January 3 is a day full of history and meaning. It is a day to remember the events that have shaped our world and to reflect on the future.