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

 | Updated: Jan 04, 2020, 12:16 PM IST

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.

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1957

The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch.

(Photograph:WION)

1977

Apple Computer is incorporated.

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2004

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

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