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1. 532 – Nika Riots Begin in ConstantinopleOn January 11, 532, the Nika Riots erupted in Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The riots were fueled by political and […]

1. The First Public Demonstration of the Teleprinter (1915)On January 10, 1915, the first public demonstration of the teleprinter was held in New York City. The teleprinter was an early […]

1. January 9, 1493 – Christopher Columbus Returns to SpainOn this day, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the Americas. He brought with him news of […]

1. 871 – Battle of AshdownOn January 8, 871, the Battle of Ashdown took place during the Viking invasions of England. King Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred, who […]

1. The Battle of New Orleans (1815)On January 7, 1815, the Battle of New Orleans took place during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. This […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]