World Events By tshobitan Jan 24, 1997 Callum Alexander MacDonald, a historian dies at 49. Callum Alexander MacDonald, a historian dies when he was 49 on this day. Period: Jan 24, 1997 to Jan 31, 2012 Toyin Shobitan World Events Jan 12, 1998 Skating Championship won by Michelle Kwan. Jan 13, 1999 India Airline hijacked to Afganistan. Jan 18, 2000 George Bush wins US Election with Narrow. Jan 19, 2001 All US under attack, WTCT collapsed. Jan 9, 2002 Egypt train fire kills 100s. Jan 25, 2003 Hijackers strike in Cuba. Jan 3, 2004 George Washington re-elected. Jan 3, 2005 Youtube is launched. Jan 28, 2006 Twitter is launched. Jan 12, 2007 Apple debuts the iPhone. Jan 2, 2008 Bejing holds the Olympic games. Jan 31, 2009 Barack Obama as 44th president. Jan 28, 2010 Earthquake in Haiti. Jan 31, 2011 Hurricane Irene strikes. Jan 31, 2012 London hosts olympic games.