Priestly Colleges Admission
Commodus was admitted to the principal Roman priestly colleges while still a young imperial heir.
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January 20 in History
This permanent archive page contains 188 World History Database records for January 20, spanning 175 to 2025. Recorded topics include Priestly Colleges Admission; Burial; Death of Fabian.
Total: 188Events: 171Births: 5Deaths: 7Battles: 2Coronations: 3Countries: 32
Events on January 20
Burial
Buried in the Crypt of the Popes in the catacomb of St. Callistus
Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
Constitution of England
For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Constitution of England
Convenes the opening of Parliament which includes commoners for the 1st time
Parliament
Parliament opens with representitives from country gentry & town burgesses. For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Parliament
Convenes the opening of Parliament which includes commoners for the 1st time
Reform of Parliament
For the 1st time England is represented in a single chamber at Westminster Hall
Reform of Parliament
Convenes the opening of Parliament which includes commoners for the 1st time
Abdication
Edward II agrees to abdicate from the throne after pressure from Parliament
Capture of Louviers
Captures Louviers
Siege of Rouen
Henry V triumphantly enters Rouen
Capture of Guisnes
Guise captures Guisnes after the fall of Calais
Guisnes Falls
French forces capture Guisnes after Calais falls
Guisnes Lost
Guisnes falls after the loss of Calais
Guisnes Surrendered
Grey surrenders Guisnes after prolonged French pressure
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Writes a letter to Beaton expressing her contempt for Darnley
Second Conciliatory Message
Charles sends another message seeking negotiations with the two Houses.
Second Conciliatory Message
Charles sends another message seeking negotiations with the two Houses.
Levellers
Lilburne and the Leveller movement press the revised Agreement of the People as a proposed written constitution, but Parliament does not adopt it as the national settlement
Treason
Charles I goes on trial for treason
Trial
Charles I goes on trial for treason
Trial of Charles I
Bradshaw presides over the High Court of Justice during the trial of Charles I.
Dismissal from Royal Offices
William III abruptly removes Marlborough from his royal and military offices amid distrust and political tensions.
Final Meeting with Family
Louis XVI met his family for the final time on the evening before his execution.
Sentence Announced
A Convention delegation informed Louis XVI that his death sentence would be carried out the following day.
Shield Compartment Principle Patented
Brunel patents a tunnelling shield divided into protected working compartments, allowing excavation and brick lining to advance together.
Tunnelling Shield
Brunel patents a tunnelling shield that allows miners to excavate in protected compartments while brickwork is built behind them.
Conference of London
The Conference agrees on the Belgian borders, the Bases de Separation
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela
Treaty with United States
Venezuela and the United States signed a treaty of peace, friendship, navigation, and commerce.
Convention
Hong Kong is ceded to Britain at the Convention of Chuanbi
Convention
Hong Kong is ceded to Britain at the Convention of Chuanbi
Rule of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is ceded to Britain at the Convention of Chuanbi
Rule of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is ceded to Britain at the Convention of Chuanbi
Burial
Funeral of Andrew Jackson
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Siege of Khartoum
A relief expedition arrives at Korti under Sir Charles Wilson
Siege of Khartoum
Arrives at Korti at the head of a relief expedition to relieve Khartoum
Rule of Pearl Harbor
The US Senate approves an agreement to lease Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as a naval base
Alliance Great Britain and Japan
Great Britain & Japan sign an alliance, ends British "splendid isolation"
Alliance Great Britain and Japan
Great Britain & Japan sign an alliance
Splendid Isolation
Great Britain & Japan sign an alliance, ends British "splendid isolation"
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's, 2nd term
First SOLAS Convention Signed
Chairs the conference that produces the first International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea in response to Titanic.
SOLAS International Ice Patrol
Helps establish the international system for ice observation and patrol intended to warn North Atlantic shipping about dangerous ice.
SOLAS Lifesaving Appliance Standards
Helps establish international standards for lifeboats and other life-saving appliances through the first SOLAS Convention.
SOLAS Shipboard Radio Requirement
Helps establish international requirements for radio equipment on passenger ships so distress communications can be received and transmitted.
SOLAS Watertight Construction Standards
Helps establish international construction requirements addressing watertight bulkheads and passenger-ship subdivision.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's
Church and State Separation
The Soviet government issues a decree separating church and state and removing the church's privileged legal position.
Confiscation of Church Property
Church property is confiscated & all religious instruction in the schools abolished
Nationalization
Church property is confiscated & all religious instruction in the schools abolished
Religious Instruction
Church property is confiscated & all religious instruction in the schools abolished
Rule of Sakhalin
Japan evacuates North Sakhalin
Withdrawal Negotiations at Sakhalin
Diplomatic relationa are restored with Russia as Japan withdraws from north Sakhalin
Chancellor
Dr Hans Luther (No party affiliation) forms 2nd cabinet
Succession
Succeeds as King of Great Britain
Election
Wins all States except for Maine & Vermont in a landslide, success of his "new deal"
New Deal
Wins all States except for Maine & Vermont in a landslide, success of his "new deal"
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 26th President, 2nd term
President of Germany
Appointed President of the Reichsbank
Invasion of Finland
Praises the Finns for "what fee men can do" in the defense of their country
Romania Force Purpose Discussed
Jodl attends a conference where German concentrations in Romania are discussed as forces for operations against Greece.
Command of Ariete
De Stefanis assumes command of the Ariete Armoured Division during the North African campaign.
Concentration Camps
During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work
Conference of Wansee
Takes minutes at the Wansee Conference. Summoned by Heydrich to discuss Jewish extermination. Later travels throughout Europe to witness the Wansee decisions
Conference of Wansee
Chairs the Conference which sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question"
Conference of Wansee
The Conference sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question". During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work
Conference Secretary Role
Records and later prepares the conference protocol.
Final Solution
A surviving copy of the minutes of this meeting was found by the Allies in 1947.
Final Solution
During the conference, there was a discussion held by a group of German Nazi officials to decide on the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question."
Final Solution
During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work.
Final Solution
The Conference sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question".
Heydrich Conference Preparation
Provides data used in planning continent-wide deportations.
Wannsee Briefing Papers
Prepares briefing materials for Reinhard Heydrich before Wannsee.
Wannsee Conference Participation
Attends the Wannsee Conference as Heydrich's specialist official.
Break with Axis Powers
Breaks diplomatic relations with Germany, Italy and Japan during the Second World War.
Bombing of Berlin
The RAF drops 2,300 tons of bombs on Berlin
Bombing of Berlin
The RAF drops 2,300 tons of bombs on Berlin
Commander of Twenty First Bomber Command
Appointed Commander of the 21st Bomber Command
Commander of Twenty First Bomber Command
Appointed Commander of the 21st Bomber Command to launch raids on Japan
Dismissal
Dismissed by Hitler for withdrawing from Leningrad, replaced by Model
Invasion of Germany
Russian forces reach Germany for the 1st time
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Sets up a Central Intelligence Group under National Intelligence Authority. Says that "needed intelligence information was not coordinated at any one place"
Central Intelligence Group
Sets up a Central Intelligence Group under National Intelligence Authority
Plot
A 3rd assassination attempt is made on Gandhis life
Plot
Nearly assassinates Gandhi
Vice Presidency
Inaugurated Vice President of USA, only 40 the 2nd youngest in American history
Brussels Round Table Conference
Lumumba joins Congolese delegates negotiating the timetable and framework for independence.
Constitution of South Africa
During a vote of confidence Verwoerd announces a referendum on the republic
Referendum
During a vote of confidence Verwoerd announces a referendum on the republic
Vote of Confidence
During a vote of confidence Verwoerd announces a referendum on the republic
AEC Chairmanship Concludes
McCone completed his service as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission at the end of the Eisenhower administration.
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA, 35th President, youngest ever President
Inherited Invasion Plan
Kennedy enters office with the CIA Cuban invasion project already well advanced.
Nicaró Nickel Plant Speech
Guevara speaks at the Nicaró nickel plant about production and the responsibilities of workers and management.
Retirement to Gettysburg
Leaves the presidency and retires to his farm near the Gettysburg battlefield.
Inaugural Address
Declares, "We can never again stand aside, prideful in isolation. Terrific dangers & troubles that we once called foreign now constantly live among us
Meeting with With Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish
Generalissimo Francisco Franco meets with Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish communities in Spain
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia
Between the Buttons
The Rolling Stones release Between the Buttons in Britain.
Appointment as White House Chief of Staff
Begins service as President Richard Nixon's White House Chief of Staff, formally holding the title Assistant to the President.
Presidential Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA
European Economic Community Debate
Speaks in the Commons debate on the European Economic Community as his opposition to British membership becomes increasingly prominent.
Economy of Great Britain
Unemployment reaches one million
Multan Meeting
Bhutto convenes senior Pakistani scientists at Multan and directs an accelerated national effort to develop a nuclear-weapons capability.
Government
Sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger
Inauguration
Ford is sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger
Blood on the Tracks
Releases Blood on the Tracks.
Tangled Up in Blue
Releases Tangled Up in Blue on Blood on the Tracks.
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA
Pink Floyd
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
Pink Floyd
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
Pink Floyd
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
Khomeini Return Negotiations
Bakhtiar appeals for constitutional order while preparing for Khomeini's possible return
Khomeini Return Negotiations
Bakhtiar signals he will not block Khomeini's return while appealing for constitutional order
Khomeini Return Negotiations
Bakhtiar proposes that Khomeini return under limits while appealing for preservation of constitutional order
Khomeini Return Negotiations
Bakhtiar seeks a controlled return for Khomeini as revolutionary momentum grows
King Rocker Chart Entry
King Rocker enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number eleven.
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Government
Inaugurated President of the USA, 40th President, 1st term. Fifty two American hostages are released from Iran
International Agreement at Algiers
Iranian assets are transferred under the Algiers agreements, including movement through a Bank of England account
International Agreement at Tehran
All 52 American hostages are released after the Algiers agreements take effect on Reagan's inauguration day
Government
Inaugurated President of the USA, 2nd term
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Offshore Positions Attacked
Coalition forces capture prisoners from occupied oil platforms.
Dismissal
The Government collapses after the right resigns over plans for Palestinian self-rule
Local Government Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Bill.
Rule of Palestine
The Government collapses after the right resigns over plans for Palestinian self-rule
Coal Industry Review
Addresses Commons questions on British Coal and the future of the coal industry.
Energy Review
Updates the Commons on the Government energy review and the forthcoming coal review White Paper.
Industrial Competitiveness Division
Addresses Commons questions on the DTI's Industrial Competitiveness Division.
Constitution of Palestine
An 88-member legislative body, the Palestinian Legislative Council, is elected
Election
Elected President of the Palestine Authority
Election
Wins the first Palestinian presidential election.
Palestinian Authority
Wins the first Palestinian Authority presidential election as voters also choose the Palestinian Legislative Council.
Palestinian Election
Palestinian elections are held under Oslo arrangements and Abbas remains a senior PLO figure
Palestinian Election
Arafat is elected President of the Palestinian Authority in elections provided for by the Oslo framework
Palestinian Election
Palestinians vote for the Palestinian Authority presidency and council under Oslo arrangements
Single Girl
Single Girl reaches the UK Top Thirty as Lush move toward the brighter pop sound of Lovelife.
Inauguration
Inaugurated as President of the USA, 2nd term
Taxation
Labour pledges not to raise personal tax rates during 1st term in office
Resignation of Paddy Ashdown
Announces he will stand down as Party Leader in the Summer
Government
Appointed Secretary of State, 65th Secretary of State
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed United States Secretary of State for Defence, 2nd term
Baghdad Cooperation Statement
Agrees a joint statement with Iraqi representatives setting out practical steps intended to improve cooperation with UNMOVIC and IAEA inspectors.
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Inauguration
The theme of the inauguration is "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The inauguration of Obama as the forty-fourth President of the USA
Vice President of USA
Is sworn in as vice president of the United States.
Iran Joint Plan Monitoring Begins
The IAEA begins additional monitoring and verification related to nuclear measures under the Joint Plan of Action.
Joint Plan of Action Implementation
Implementation of the Joint Plan of Action begins, including limits on enrichment levels and restrictions on further expansion of enrichment capacity.
Twenty Percent Enrichment Suspension
Iran ceases production of uranium enriched up to 20 percent U-235 at Natanz under the Joint Plan of Action.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Pavel Filip becomes Prime Minister after Parliament confirms his cabinet
Inauguration
Is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States.
COVID-19
South Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19
China confirms human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus.
Federal Mask Order
Signs a federal mask requirement for federal property.
Final Day in Office
Leaves office as Joe Biden is inaugurated.
Paris Agreement Rejoining
Orders the United States to rejoin the Paris Agreement.
President of USA
Is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
Western Tank Appeal
Presses allies to provide modern battle tanks.
Second Presidential Inauguration
Takes the oath for a second presidential term after the Constitutional Court confirms the election result.
End of Presidency
Leaves office at the end of his presidential term.
Final Day Pardons
Issues final-day pardons and commutations.
President of USA
Is inaugurated for a second non-consecutive presidential term.
Trump Inauguration Response
Says Russia is open to talks with the new U.S. administration.
Trump Inauguration War Policy
Returns to office promising to seek an end to the war.
Ukraine Diplomacy
New U.S. administration inherits the ongoing war.
Vice President of USA
Is inaugurated as vice president of the United States.
Births on January 20
Birth of Frederick Louis
Birth of Frederick Louis, eldest son of George II
Birth of Andre-Marie Ampere
Birth of Andre-Marie Ampere
Birth of Andrew
Birth of Andrew
Birth of Frederico Fellini
Birth of Frederico Fellini
Birth of Patricia Neal
Birth of Patricia Neal
Deaths on January 20
Death of Fabian
Death of Fabian, a martyr
Death of Anne of Austria
Death of Anne of Austria, dies of breast cancer
Death of Charles VII
When Charles VII died in Munich on the 20th of January, 1745, his successor as Elector of Bavaria, Maximilian III Joseph, signed a preliminary peace with Austria. But a strong war-party led by Ignaz von Torring and supported by France wanted to continue the war. After the decisive defeat in the Battle of Pfaffenhofen on 15 April, Maximilian Joseph chose for peace
Death of George V
Georges last words are, "How is the Empire?". Death of George V
Death of Johny Weissmuller
Death of Johny Weissmuller
Death of Audrey Hepburn
Death of Audrey Hepburn
Death of Audrey Hepburn
Death of Audrey Hepburn, in Switzerland
Battles on January 20
Battle of Yungay
Receives news of the victory that ends the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.
Battle of Yungay
Santa Cruz is defeated by Chilean and Peruvian restorationist forces, ending the Confederation
Coronations on January 20
Coronation
Officiates at the Coronation of Eleanor of Provence at Westminster
Coronation
The 19 year old is crowned Queen
Coronation
Officiates as High Steward at the coronation of Henry IIIs Queen, Eleanor of Provence