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The death of Henry VIII: a decisive event in the history of England
On January 28, 1547, Henry VIII, one of the most influential monarchs in the history of England, passed away.
His death brought to a close a reign marked by the break with the Catholic Church, the ...
Death of King Henry VIII and its historical context
On January 28, 1547, Henry VIII, King of England since 1509, pas...
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Antarctica: A world to discover
Antarctica is much more than a frozen continent.
Fossils of tropical forests, dinosaur remains, subglacial lakes, extremophile microorganisms, and perfectly preserved meteorites reveal a surprising...
Antarctica, known for its extreme climate and perpetual ice, has revealed numerous findings over the decades that pr...
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Claudius, the emperor who continued the dynasty in Rome after the assassination of Caligula
On January 24, 41 AD, Claudius was proclaimed Emperor of Rome following the assassination of Caligula.
His ascent, driven by the Praetorian Guard, ended the institutional crisis that began after th...
Rise to power and consolidation of leadership in Rome
On January 24, 41 AD, Claudius was proclaimed emperor followin...
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Space milestones in January: decisive breakthroughs in the exploration of the universe
Throughout history, January has been home to some of the most decisive milestones in astronomy and space exploration.
From the discovery of Jupiter's moons by Galileo in 1610 to scientific missions...
From Galileo’s astronomical revolution to deep space robotic exploration
Throughout history, the month of January ha...
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Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg: prelude to the Russian Revolution
On January 22, 1905, troops of the Russian Empire fired upon a peaceful demonstration in Saint Petersburg that was heading to the Winter Palace.Bloody Sunday destroyed popular trust in Tsar Nichola...
Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg took place exactly 121 years ago, on January 22, 1905 (January 9 according to the ...
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The death of Louis XVI of France: the beginning of the end for Absolutism in Europe
On January 21, 1793, Louis XVI was executed in Paris during the French Revolution, an event that marked the collapse of monarchical absolutism.
For the first time, a European king was tried and exe...
On January 21, 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine at the Place de la Révolution in Paris, currentl...
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The birth of the German Empire: the unification that transformed the European balance
In January 1871, the German Empire was proclaimed, culminating the unification of the German states under the leadership of Prussia.
The coronation of Wilhelm I at Versailles marked the birth of a ...
At the beginning of 1871, one of the most decisive events in contemporary European history took place: the founding ...
Asia
Indira Gandhi becomes Prime Minister of India (1966) | Political history
On January 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed Prime Minister of India, becoming the first woman to lead the country's government.
Her rise to power occurred following the death of Lal Bahadur Sh...
On January 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi was appointed Prime Minister of India, becoming the first woman to hold the count...
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The coronation of Ivan IV and the birth of Russian tsarism: the origin of imperial power in Russia
479 years ago, on January 16, 1547, Ivan IV was crowned Tsar of all the Russias in Moscow, giving rise to Russian Tsarism.This event marked the consolidation of a centralized, autocratic state with...
1547, Moscow: The event that transformed Russia into an autocratic state
On January 16, 1547, in Moscow, Ivan IV Vas...
