2 Minute History January 13th

January 13th is notable for several significant historical events. In 1920, the League of Nations held its first meeting in Geneva, aiming to promote peace after World War I. In 1968, the first live television broadcast of a major league sporting event occurred during the NFL Championship Game, changing the way sports were consumed. The animated series "The Simpsons" premiered on this day in 1990, quickly becoming a cultural icon and the longest-running American sitcom. Finally, in 2012, a devastating earthquake hit Haïti, resulting in widespread destruction and prompting a global humanitarian response.