The Reichstag Bloodbath of January 13, 1920, the bloodiest demonstration in German history.
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12 January 1895
The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National…
11 January 1908
Grand Canyon National Monument is created. The Grand Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park. It is located in the state…
10 January 1927
Fritz Lang’s futuristic film Metropolis is released in Germany “Metropolis” is a classic German expressionist science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang. Released in 1927, it…
9 January 1961
British authorities announce they have uncovered the Soviet Portland Spy Ring in London. The Soviet Portland Spy Ring, also known as the Portland Spy Case,…
8 January 1940
Britain introduces food rationing during World War II. During World War II, the United Kingdom faced significant challenges, including the threat of German bombings, shortages…
7 January 1835
HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, drops anchor off the Chonos Archipelago HMS Beagle was a ship that played a crucial role in Charles…
6 January 1912
German geophysicist Alfred Wegener first presents his theory of continental drift. Alfred Wegener was a German meteorologist, polar researcher, and geophysicist who proposed the theory…
5 January 1976
The Khmer Rouge announce that the new Constitution of Democratic Kampuchea is ratified. Democratic Kampuchea refers to the official name of Cambodia under the leadership…
4 January 1912
The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter. The Scout Association, commonly known as the Scouts, is a global movement that…