Napoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.
13 January 2012
The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy due to the captain Francesco Schettino’s negligence and irresponsibility. There are 32 confirmed…
9 January 1961
British authorities announce they have uncovered the Soviet Portland Spy Ring in London.
6 January 1994
American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked and injured by an assailant hired by her rival Tonya Harding’s ex-husband during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships…