On this day: January 7

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The Charlie Hebdo Massacre Shocks the World

The Charlie Hebdo Massacre

On the morning of January 7, 2015, a brutal act of terrorism shattered Paris and sent shockwaves across the globe.

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Galileo Discovers “Something Weird” Near Jupiter

Galileo

On the night of January 7, 1610, Galileo Galilei pointed his crude telescope toward Jupiter—and accidentally cracked the foundation of the universe.

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