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Sir Henry Parkes, often called the Father of Federation. 1899 – Leaders of six Australian colonies meet in Melbourne to discuss confederation.; 1920 – The Australian Country Party is formed at a meeting of farmers in Melbourne.
The Battle of Isandlwana (alternative spelling: Isandhlwana) on 22 January 1879 was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Eleven days after the British invaded Zululand in Southern Africa, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column consisting of ...
2018 (Monday) 2017 (Sunday) 2016 (Friday) 2015 (Thursday) January 1 or 1 January is the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar ; 364 days remain until the end of the year (365 in leap years ). This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year.
January 7, 1921 (Friday) The Republic of Central Lithuania, a puppet state financed by Poland around the rebellion of Lucjan Żeligowski, was established with a capital in Vilnius under Żeligowski's rule. Poland annexed the area a little less than 18 months later, on March 24, 1922.
Samuel Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter.Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music.
January 6, 1973 (Saturday) U.S. President Richard M. Nixon was officially declared the winner of the 1972 United States presidential election with the certification by Vice President Spiro Agnew of the electoral vote. The final result was Nixon, 520 votes; U.S. Senator George McGovern of South Dakota; and John Hospers, a Libertarian candidate ...
After January 22, the extratropical cyclone continued to move to the northeast, striking the mid-Atlantic and New England states, and the southeastern portions of Canada while transitioning into a nor'easter, causing high winds, rain, snow, and ice storms. The storms caused wind damage to various buildings, including at least one death, and ...
