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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published January 29 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    The Birth of Kansas

    The Birth of Kansas
    1861

    On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state. Kansas played a critical role in the events leading up to the American Civil War, as its admittance as a free state tipped the balance against the pro-slavery states. Known as "Bleeding Kansas," the state was the site of violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. Today, Kansas is a vital agricultural state, producing significant quantities of wheat, corn, and other crops.

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    Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" is Published

    Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" is Published
    1845

    On January 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven" was published for the first time in the New York Evening Mirror. The poem, which tells the story of a man visited by a mysterious talking raven as he mourns the death of his love, Lenore, quickly gained popularity and established Poe as a significant literary figure. Today, "The Raven" remains one of the most well-known and celebrated poems in American literature.

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    First Inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame

    First Inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame
    1936

    On January 29, 1936, the first inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame were announced, honoring the legends of the sport. The inaugural class included baseball greats Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson. Since then, the Baseball Hall of Fame has continued to recognize and enshrine players, managers, executives, and other figures who have made significant contributions to the game of baseball.

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