Other Notable Events for January 22

History & Quotes / January 22, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1771, Spain ceded the Falkland Islands to Britain.

In 1901, Queen Victoria of Britain died at age 82 after a reign of 64 years. She was succeeded by her son, Edward VII.
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Notable Birthdays for January 22

History & Quotes / January 22, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Russian Czar Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, in 1440
- British writer/explorer Walter Raleigh in 1552
- English philosopher/statesman Francis Bacon in 1561
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 22, 2024

Today is Monday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2024 with 344 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

This Day in History, January 22

History & Quotes / January 22, 2024

On January 22nd, 1905, Bloody Sunday took place in in St. Petersburg.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 21, 2024

A thought for the day: Music is the major form of communication. It's the commonest vibration, the people's news broadcast, especially for kids. -- American musician Richie Havens

Other Notable Events for January 21

History & Quotes / January 21, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1793, French King Louis XVI was executed in Paris, ending more than a thousand years of continuous French monarchy.

In 1861, Mississippi Sen. Jefferson Davis resigned from ...Read More