1536day.year
The first European school of higher learning in the Americas, Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, is founded by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza and Bishop Juan de Zumárraga in Mexico City.
The Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco is established as the first European higher education institution in the Americas.
On January 6, 1536, Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza and Bishop Juan de Zumárraga founded the Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco in Mexico City. This institution became the first European school of higher learning in the New World. Modeled after Spanish universities, it aimed to educate indigenous elites in Latin, theology, philosophy, and the arts. Many students were of noble Nahua descent, creating a bridge between European and indigenous cultures. The Colegio produced some of the earliest books printed in the Americas and fostered a unique colonial scholarship. Its legacy laid the foundations for the eventual establishment of universities throughout Spanish America. The school's history highlights the cultural exchanges that shaped colonial society.
1536
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco
Antonio de Mendoza
Juan de Zumárraga
1907day.year
Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome, Italy.
In 1907, Maria Montessori inaugurated her first Casa dei Bambini in Rome, transforming education for working-class children.
On January 6, 1907, Italian educator Maria Montessori opened the first Casa dei Bambini, or 'Children’s House,' in a poor district of Rome. Aimed at children of working-class families, the school combined daycare and an innovative educational method centered on self-directed activity and hands-on learning. Montessori’s approach emphasized respect for the child’s natural development, order, and freedom within limits. This groundbreaking model challenged traditional rote schooling and laid the foundation for her worldwide educational movement. The initial success in Rome attracted international attention, eventually leading to the global spread of Montessori schools. Today, her pedagogy remains influential in early childhood education across the world.
1907
Maria Montessori
working class
Rome
1929day.year
Mother Teresa arrives by sea in Calcutta, India, to begin her work among India's poorest and sick people.
In 1929, Mother Teresa arrived in Calcutta, launching a mission of compassion to serve the city’s poorest and most vulnerable residents.
On January 6, 1929, a young nun named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu arrived in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, where she would become known as Mother Teresa. She joined the Loreto order and was deeply moved by the vast poverty and suffering she witnessed in the city’s slums. Determined to care for the dying, the sick, and the destitute, she began her apostolic work while still a novice. Her dedication led to the founding of the Missionaries of Charity, an organization committed to serving ‘the poorest of the poor.’ Over the next several decades, Mother Teresa’s selfless service would earn international acclaim, culminating in a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Her arrival in Calcutta marked the beginning of a humanitarian legacy that continues to inspire around the globe.
Mother Teresa
Calcutta
1974day.year
In response to the 1973 oil crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly four months early in the United States.
The United States began daylight saving time nearly four months early to conserve energy after the 1973 oil crisis.
In response to soaring oil prices and shortages following the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the U.S. Congress enacted emergency energy conservation measures. On January 6, 1974, daylight saving time commenced much earlier than usual, extending until October to maximize evening daylight. While the experiment achieved modest reductions in electricity usage, it disrupted daily routines and drew mixed public reactions. The initiative demonstrated Washington's willingness to adjust national policies for energy security. Its legacy influenced later discussions on sustainable energy and government intervention in daily life.
1974
1973 oil crisis
daylight saving time