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Battle of Yungay - January 20, 1839 Jan 20, 2020

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On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, took place.

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Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19, 1977 Jan 19, 2020

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On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, also known as Tokyo Rose.

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Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18, 1983 Jan 18, 2020

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On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were stripped from him.

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First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17, 1794 Jan 17, 2020

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On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the first recorded successful C section in the U.S.

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Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16, 1362 Jan 16, 2020

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On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known as Grote Mandrenke, hit the British Isles, the Netherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark

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Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15, 1850 Jan 15, 2020

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On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born.

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"The Bell Jar" published - January 14, 1963 Jan 14, 2020

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On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet Sylvia Plath wrote, was first published.

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Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874 Jan 13, 2020

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On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police overran a demonstration of thousands of unemployed people.

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Zanzibar Revolution - January 12, 1964 Jan 12, 2020

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On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of Zanzibar.

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British invade Zululand - January 11, 1879 Jan 11, 2020

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On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British invaded Zululand.

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