1785day.year
The University of Georgia is founded, the first state-chartered public university in the United States.
On January 27, 1785, the University of Georgia was established as the nation’s first state-chartered public university.
The Georgia General Assembly granted a charter for the University of Georgia on January 27, 1785, pioneering public higher education in America.
Grounded in Enlightenment ideals, the institution sought to provide accessible learning for the state's citizens.
Classes officially began in 1801 under the leadership of President Abraham Baldwin.
UGA’s early curriculum emphasized agriculture, the classics, and civic responsibility.
The university’s founding model influenced later land-grant colleges and the expansion of state universities.
Today, UGA is a major research institution renowned for its contributions to science, business, and the arts.
1785
University of Georgia
1996day.year
Germany first observes the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Germany held its first official observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 1996, honoring victims of the Holocaust.
On January 27, 1996, Germany officially commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day for the first time. The date marks the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Allied forces. Ceremonies and educational programs were held to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of other victims. German leaders and survivors gathered to reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance. The observance also served as a platform to combat rising anti-Semitism and promote human rights. Since then, January 27 has been recognized annually to educate future generations and prevent genocide. The day underscores Germany's commitment to acknowledging its past and fostering reconciliation.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2023day.year
Protests and public outrage spark across the U.S. after the release of multiple videos by the Memphis Police Department showing officers punching, kicking, and pepper spraying Tyre Nichols as a result of running away from a traffic stop, which resulted him dying in the hospital three days later after the incident.
Nationwide protests erupt after the release of video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police.
On January 27, 2023, body camera footage released by the Memphis Police Department revealed officers violently beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. The videos showed him being punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed, leading to his death three days later. The incident sparked widespread protests across the United States, with demonstrators demanding accountability and systemic police reform. Civil rights organizations and community leaders condemned the brutality, calling for legal action against the officers involved. The case prompted federal investigations, renewed debates on law enforcement oversight, and legislation aimed at improving police transparency.
2023
Protests and public outrage
Memphis Police Department
Tyre Nichols