January 3 in history: Liberia gets first president, Apple computer gets incorporated and more

Turning the pages of history, this day saw the world's first electric watch to Liberia's first President 'Joseph Jenkins Roberts' and a lot more!

1848

Joseph Jenkins Roberts sworn in as the first president of Liberia.

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1947

Proceedings of the US Congress are televised for the first time.

(Photograph:WION)

1957

The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch.

(Photograph:WION)

1977

Apple Computer is incorporated.

(Photograph:WION)

2004

Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea, killing 148 people.

(Photograph:WION)