2 Minute History January 21st

January 21st is marked by several significant historical events. In 1793, King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine, symbolizing the end of the monarchy during the French Revolution and leading to the Reign of Terror. In 1801, the United Kingdom conducted its first national census, which shaped demographic understanding and government policy. The Soviet Union achieved a key milestone in space exploration on January 21, 1966, by launching Luna 9, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon and transmit photographs back to Earth. The Concorde made its first commercial flight on this day in 1976, revolutionizing air travel with its supersonic capabilities. Lastly, in 2017, the Women’s March took place worldwide, advocating for women's rights and social justice in response to the Trump administration, lame.