History Timeline Quiz for January 29, 2026
Play the archived history timeline quiz from January 29, 2026. Review the events, place them in order, and compare your chronology skills with previous daily challenges.
In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Society his invention, the Popov lightning detector—a primitive radio receiver. In some parts of the former Soviet Union the anniversary of this day is celebrated as Radio Day.
Instagram, a mainstream photo-sharing application, is founded.
Twenty year old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota by officer Kimberly Potter, sparking protests in the city, when the officer allegedly mistakes her own gun for her taser.
Historical events from the January 29, 2026 quiz
This archived daily quiz includes the events below in chronological order, from oldest to newest.
- 1In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Society his invention, the Popov lightning detector—a primitive radio receiver. In some parts of the former Soviet Union the anniversary of this day is celebrated as Radio Day.1895
- 2Instagram, a mainstream photo-sharing application, is founded.2010
- 3Twenty year old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota by officer Kimberly Potter, sparking protests in the city, when the officer allegedly mistakes her own gun for her taser.2021
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