History Happens Every Day
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January 2026 Artwork
Inspiration
La tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis is a famous poster created by French artist Théophile Steinlen in 1896 to promote the cabaret “Le Chat Noir” in the Paris district of Montmartre, known as a popular haunt for artists, writers and composers. Featuring a stylized black cat with piercing eyes and bold lettering, the artwork has become an iconic symbol of Parisian nightlife and Art Nouveau design.
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​Homage
Zoey Noir features our show cat Zoey promoting one of her favorite Extra History series: The History of Cats. This three-episode production originally premiered in March of 2025. Art by David Hueso.
January 2026 Videos
January 3rd
Hammersmith Ghost murder, 1804
January 6th
Guthrum ambushes Alfred's court on Epiphany, 878 (approximate)
January 8th
Harvey Milk takes office on San Francisco Board of supervisors, 1978
January 10th
Giuseppe Garibaldi sails from Peru to China in the Carmen, 1852
January 14th
Benedict Arnold's birthday, 1741
January 16th
Roman Senate grants Octavian the title Augustus, 27 BC
January 22nd
French traveler Henri Mouhot arrives at Angkor Wat, 1860
January 28th
Panama Railroad Opens, 1855