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Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703 Jan 30, 2020

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On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by killing Kira Yoshinaka.

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Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845 Jan 29, 2020

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On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published.

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Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671 Jan 28, 2020

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On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city.

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Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912 Jan 27, 2020

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On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born.

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Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808 Jan 26, 2020

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On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup.

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First Winter Olympics - January 25, 1924 Jan 25, 2020

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On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France.

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Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24, 1935 Jan 24, 2020

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On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.

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Shaanxi earthquake - January 23, 1556 Jan 23, 2020

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On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi province in China.

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Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22, 1984 Jan 22, 2020

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On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh played during the Super Bowl.

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Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21, 1840 Jan 21, 2020

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On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born.

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