Edward VIII Becomes King of the UK: Edward VIII ascended the throne after the death of King George V.
1942
Holocaust: First Transport to Auschwitz: The first official transport of Jewish prisoners arrived at Auschwitz in Nazi-occupied Poland.
1961
John F. Kennedy Inaugurated as U.S. President: Kennedy became the 35th U.S. President, urging citizens to “ask what you can do for your country.”
1981
Ronald Reagan Inaugurated as U.S. President: Reagan took office as the 40th President, beginning a two-term presidency with major economic and Cold War initiatives.
2009
Barack Obama Inaugurated as U.S. President: Obama became the first African-American President, highlighting hope, change, and unity.



