January 25th

• 1870

  Gustavus Dows patents the soda fountain, revolutionizing soft drink dispensing.

• 1924

  The first Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France, marking a historic sports milestone. View Post →

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• 1945

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, becomes the first US city to fluoridate its water supply.

• 1961

  President JFK holds the first live, nationally televised presidential news conference.

• 1961

  Disney's '101 Dalmatians' premieres in the US, becoming a beloved animated classic.

• 1979

  First recorded incident of a human being killed by a robot in the United States.

• 1993

  Sears announces the closure of its catalog sales department after 97 years.

• 2004

  NASA's Opportunity rover successfully lands on Mars, embarking on a historic mission.

• 2010

  International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame opens in Arlington, Texas.

• 1905

  Discovery of the world's largest diamond, setting a remarkable record in gem history.