What events belong to January 1st?

2025-01-01 09:15:00, Lifestyle CNA

According to the Gregorian calendar, January 1 represents the first day of the year. On this date, over the years, events have taken place that have had an impact on history.

Below we are bringing some of the most important events such as the birth and death of the characters of art, culture and history.

Holidays and historical events

The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt carried out by the Revolutionary Movement of July 26 of Fidel Castro and his allies against the authoritarian government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista.

The liberation of Cuba from the regime was announced on January 1, 1959 after the overthrow of Batista.

On January 1, New Year is celebrated all over the world

On January 1 of each year, Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint Basil's Day.

During a bread crisis, the emperor demanded an exorbitant tax. According to his order, each family had to hand over valuables. Upon discovering this injustice, Saint Basil fearlessly defended his people, calling the emperor to repentance.

1880-Work began on the Panama Canal

1893-Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar

1981-Greece joined the European Community, in In 1986 Spain and Portugal joined.

1992- The Russian Federation was officially formed after the dissolution of the USSR.

In 1993 , Czechoslovakia officially broke up into two states: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In 1995, the World Trade Organization was founded

In 1995 Sweden, Austria and Finland joined the European Union.

In 1998, the European Central Bank was established.

In 1999, the euro currency was introduced for the first time in 11 countries of the European Union

In 2002 , the Euro became the official currency of twelve EU countries. In 2007, Bulgaria and Romania officially joined the European Union.

Birth of personalities

In 1424 the German prince Ludwig IV was born