President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on December 6, 1865,…
31 January 1901
Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters (1901) is a poignant drama that explores themes of longing,…
30 January 1969
The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The Beatles’ final public performance took place on January 30, 1969, atop…
29 January 1856
Queen Victoria issues a Warrant under the Royal sign-manual that establishes the Victoria Cross to recognise acts of valour by British military personnel during the…
28 January 1521
The Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25. The Diet of Worms in 1521 was a pivotal assembly of the Holy Roman Empire, convened…
27 January 1973
The Paris Peace Accords officially ends the Vietnam War. The Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, marked a significant milestone in ending the…
26 January 1808
The Rum Rebellion is the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in New South Wales. The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was a…
25 January 1945
World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. The Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, was a…
24 January 1943
World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca. The Casablanca Conference, held from January 14 to January 24, 1943,…
23 January 1556
The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000. The 1556 Shaanxi…