1. January 6, 1066 – Harold Godwinson crowned King of EnglandOn January 6, 1066, Harold Godwinson was crowned King of England following the death of Edward the Confessor. His coronation […]
Month: January 2026
Today in history January 5
1. 1477 – Battle of Nancy The Battle of Nancy took place on January 5, 1477, and was a significant conflict in European history. It marked the death of Charles […]
Today in history January 4
1. 1642 – Galileo Galilei DiesGalileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, died on January 4, 1642. He is often called the “father of modern science” for his […]
Today in history January 3
1. January 3, 1521 – Martin Luther Excommunicated by Pope Leo XOn January 3, 1521, Pope Leo X issued the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, officially excommunicating Martin Luther from […]
Today in history January 2
1. January 2, 1492 – The Reconquista: Granada Falls to the Catholic MonarchsOn January 2, 1492, the Emirate of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, officially surrendered to the […]
Today in history Januray 1
1. 45 BCE – The Julian Calendar takes effect for the first timeOn January 1, 45 BCE, Julius Caesar implemented the Julian calendar, which was a reform of the Roman […]