On This Day - January 14, 2026

Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution.

NBC broadcasts the first episode of Today hosted by anchor Dave Garroway. The morning national news show was the first of its kind.

The King of Rock 'n Roll performs the first live concert transmitted by satellite around the world. Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii was performed live on location. Estimates vary how many people watched the concert, and it was revolutionary and Elvis Presley's concert was the most-watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in tv history at that time. January 14th Celebrated Birthdays