History from the side of those it happened to
On this day — January 1
| Date | Country | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2009 | United States | Racism | Oscar Grant is killed at Fruitvale BART station |
| 1 January 1976 | United States | South Africa | The UN Centre Against Apartheid is established |
| 1 January 1863 | United States | Racism | The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect |
| 1 January 1831 | United States | Racism | The Liberator calls for immediate abolition |