January 10, 1928. Charles Greeley Abbot becomes the fifth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Surprisingly, his impressive mustache was not a deciding factor in his appointment. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 10, 1928

January 9, 1969. An exhibition of Winslow Homer’s graphic art opens at the American Art Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 9, 1969

January 8, 1969. Ground is broken for the new Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 8, 1969

January 7, 2008. If a picture is worth a thousand words, than thousands of pictures should at be worth millions, right? Our photographic archives are priceless. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 7, 2008

January 6, 1979. “The Smithsonian Galaxy” begins broadcasting on 202 radio stations, all of them located on Earth. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 6, 1979