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Jan 1: 3 events in history

On January 1, 1919, a manifesto was signed in the Soviet Union announcing the establishment of the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic. On January 1, 1956, a 1 hour 55 minute newsreel marked the beginning of big Belarusian television. On January 1, 2005, the Silich Mountains became a state enterprise.

Context

This day is considered the beginning of new eras in the history of Belarus.

Summary:

On January 1, significant historical events were marked: the signing of the manifesto on the creation of the BSSR in 1919, the beginning of the era of Belarusian television in 1956, and the transformation of Silichnye Gory into a state enterprise in 2005.