1844day.year
The first issue of the Swedish-languaged Saima newspaper founded by J. V. Snellman is published in Kuopio, Finland.
The first issue of the Swedish-language Saima newspaper was published in Kuopio, Finland, in 1844.
On January 4, 1844, the first issue of Saima newspaper was published in Kuopio, Finland.
Founded by J. V. Snellman, it was the first Swedish-language paper aimed at Finnish readers.
Saima championed cultural awakening, education, and national identity in Finland.
It featured articles on literature, politics, and economic development.
The publication played a key role in the rise of Finnish nationalism.
Saima's influence extended to promoting liberal reforms and public discourse.
1844
Saima newspaper
J. V. Snellman
Kuopio, Finland
1853day.year
After having been kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regains his freedom; his memoir Twelve Years a Slave later becomes a national bestseller.
Solomon Northup regained his freedom in 1853 after twelve years of enslavement, later inspiring the memoir Twelve Years a Slave.
On January 4, 1853, Solomon Northup regained his freedom in New York after twelve years of slavery.
Originally a free man from Saratoga Springs, he had been kidnapped and sold in the American South.
Northup endured brutal conditions on Louisiana plantations before his legal rescue.
His subsequent memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, exposed the realities of slavery.
The book became a bestseller and fueled abolitionist sentiment in the United States.
Northup's story remains a powerful testament to resilience and justice.
1853
Solomon Northup
Twelve Years a Slave
1863day.year
The New Apostolic Church, a Christian and chiliastic church, is established in Hamburg, Germany.
In 1863, the New Apostolic Church was established in Hamburg, marking the birth of a new Christian movement.
The New Apostolic Church emerged in Hamburg in 1863 as a branch of the Catholic Apostolic Church.
It was shaped by chiliastic teachings that anticipated Christ's imminent return.
Under early leaders like Friedrich Krebs, the church organized congregations across Germany.
Its emphasis on communal worship and spiritual gifts attracted followers seeking a direct experience of faith.
Over time, it expanded internationally, developing into a global community with millions of members.
Today, it remains one of the most widespread neo-apostolic movements in the world.
1863
New Apostolic Church
chiliastic
Hamburg
1912day.year
The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter.
The Scout Association received its royal charter, officially incorporating it throughout the British Empire in 1912.
On January 4, 1912, The Scout Association was granted a royal charter, formalizing its status across the British Empire.
Founded two years earlier by Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting promoted outdoor skills, leadership, and community service among youth.
The royal charter recognized its educational value and ensured organizational structure and governance.
By solidifying its legal standing, Scouting expanded rapidly, establishing groups from Canada to India.
The movement’s emphasis on character development and civic duty has since reached millions of members worldwide.
1912
The Scout Association
British Empire
royal charter