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Funeral of Karl Dönitz 6th January 1981 Karl Dönitz was a German naval commander during WWII. In January 1943, Dönitz achieved the rank of Grand Admiral and replaced Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy. On 30 April 1945,… Read more...
First Indochina War: The Battle of Vinh Yen begins 13th January 1951 The Battle of Vinh Yen was a major engagement in the First Indochina War between the French Union and the Viet Minh. The French Union forces inflicted a decisive defeat on the Viet Minh forces.… Read more...
Ivan "The Terrible" crowned Tsar at age 16 16th January 1547 Ivan IV oversaw numerous changes in the transition of Russia from a mere local medieval nation state to a small empire and emerging regional power, becoming the first Tsar of a new more powerful nation,… Read more...
Winston Churchill dies 24th January 1965 Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill is known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War Two. He served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted… Read more...
Henry VIII dies, aged 55 28th January 1547 Henry VIII was King of England from 21st April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Besides his six marriages, Henry… Read more...
Siege of Leningrad lifted 27th January 1944 The Siege of Leningrad, also known as The Leningrad Blockade, was a prolonged military operation by the Axis powers to capture Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) during World War II. The siege started on 8th September… Read more...
