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What happened on January 29th?
A game-changing speech that redefined US foreign policy
Matthew Jones
January 29, 2025
2002 Iraq, Iran, and North Korea Are Labeled an “Axis of Evil”
On January 29, 2002, during his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush described Iraq, Iran, and North Korea as an “axis of evil.” This rhetoric signaled a shift in US foreign policy, showing these nations as significant threats to global security.
US President George W. Bush addresses Congress at the State of the Union speech in January 2002.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on January 29:
1964 — Stanley Kubrick’s film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb premiered in theaters.
1924 — Carl Rutherford Taylor of Cleveland patented the first machine for rolling ice cream cones.
1919 — The Prohibition (Eighteenth) Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, setting the stage for nationwide alcohol prohibition.
1900 — The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs was officially organized in Philadelphia.
1886 — Karl Benz patented the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine, marking a milestone in transportation.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On January 29, we’re singing to:
William McKinley (1843) — 25th president of the United States, who led the nation during the Spanish-American War and advocated for economic modernization.
Anton Chekhov (1860) — Russian author and playwright renowned for his short stories and iconic plays such as The Cherry Orchard and Uncle Vanya.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874) — American philanthropist who played a major role in the development of charitable organizations and the restoration of historic sites like Colonial Williamsburg.
Oprah Winfrey (1954) — Television personality, actress, and entrepreneur celebrated for The Oprah Winfrey Show and her influence on modern media and culture.
🪦Who Died Today?
On January 29, we’re saying goodbye to:
Sara Teasdale (1933) — Poet whose lyrical works, including Love Songs, earned her the Pulitzer Prize and critical acclaim for their emotional depth.
Robert Frost (1963) — Poet celebrated for his vivid depictions of rural New England life and profound themes, as seen in works like “The Road Not Taken.”
Willie Dixon (1992) — Blues musician and songwriter credited with shaping the Chicago blues sound through iconic songs like “Hoochie Coochie Man” and “I Can’t Quit You Baby.”
Colleen McCullough (2015) — Australian author best known for her sweeping novel The Thorn Birds, which became an international bestseller and a beloved TV miniseries.
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