On this day

14 January in history.

5 moments from 1900 to 1973: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

The title page of the first edition of the piano score to Puccini's opera Tosca , published by G. Ricordi

1900

Puccini's Tosca premieres. Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca was performed for the first time, at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome. It is still one of the most performed operas in the world.

Wikipedia: Tosca

Photo: Adolfo Hohenstein / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 14 January

  1. Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) in fur

    1911

    Amundsen reaches Antarctica

    Roald Amundsen's expedition arrived at the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf, where it set up its base before heading for the South Pole.

    Wikipedia: Amundsen's South Pole expeditionWikipedia: Roald Amundsen

    Photo: Anonymous Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Publicity photo of Dave Garroway circa 1950s

    1952

    Today goes on air

    NBC's morning programme Today was broadcast for the first time, with Dave Garroway as host.

    Wikipedia: Today (American TV program)Wikipedia: Dave Garroway

    Photo: Shiels & Bruno (personal manager)- James J. Kriegsmann , photographer. Uploaded by … / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. View from the top floor of the de Young Museum

    1967

    The Human Be-In

    Thousands of young people gathered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for the Human Be-In, often seen as the start of the Summer of Love.

    Wikipedia: Human Be-In

    Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  4. A photograph promoting the film Jailhouse Rock depicts singer Elvis Presley

    1973

    Elvis sings to the world

    Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii was broadcast live by satellite, reaching more viewers than any show by a single entertainer before it.

    Wikipedia: Aloha from Hawaii via SatelliteWikipedia: Elvis Presley

    Photo: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ6-2067 Location: NYWTS -- BIOG / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.