2 Minute History January 22nd

January 22nd is notable for several significant historical events. In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World, bringing news of new lands and riches. The first commercial flight. Apple Inc. launched the Macintosh computer on January 22, 1984, introducing a graphical user interface that transformed personal computing. Lastly, in 2017, the Women’s March took place globally, advocating for women's rights and social justice in response to the Trump administration.