Marriage
Marries Adeliza, daughter of Godfrey I Duke of Lower Lorraine
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January 29 in History
This permanent archive page contains 79 World History Database records for January 29, spanning 1122 to 2025. Recorded topics include Marriage; Benedictus Deus; Burial.
Total: 79Events: 68Births: 2Deaths: 4Battles: 5Countries: 22
Events on January 29
Benedictus Deus
Benedict issued Benedictus Deus, defining that purified souls enjoy the beatific vision before the Last Judgment.
Burial
Given a state funeral and interred at Westminster Abbey. Her tomb was placed on the northeast side of the Chapel of Edward the Confessor and on the opposite side of her husband's grandparents Edward I and Eleanor of Castile and great grandfather Henry III
Burial
Catherine of Aragon is buried at Peterborough Abbey.
Miscarriage
News of Henry falling from his horse in a coma causes Anne to miscarry a male child
Miscarriage
Anne Boleyn miscarries a male child, weakening her position at court.
Pregnancy
Anne Boleyn miscarries a male child, weakening her position at court.
Reformation, The
When Anne miscarries a son, the begins to reflect again on the biblical prohibitions that had haunted him during his marriage with Catherine of Aragon
Reformation, The
When Anne miscarries a son, the begins to reflect again on the biblical prohibitions that had haunted him during his marriage with Catherine of Aragon
Wyatt Rebellion
Defects from Norfolk's force to Wyatt's rebels.
Wyatt Rebellion
Royal troops sent against Wyatt suffer defections near Rochester.
Law Code
The Zemsky Sobor adopts the Sobornoye Ulozheniye, the great law code of Muscovite Russia
Serfdom
The Ulozheniye legally binds peasants more tightly to landowners and helps define hereditary serf status
Idomeneo
Idomeneo premieres in Munich.
Press Offences Report
Sieyes presented a report on press offences as the Assembly debated the limits of political expression.
Execution
Murillo is executed by royalist authorities after the defeat of the La Paz uprising
Succession
Succeeds as King of Great Britain, succeeds his father George III
Discovery of Alexander I Island
Discovers Alexander I Island, one of the major land discoveries of the Russian Antarctic expedition
Marriage
Marries Eugenie de Montijo, a Spanish Countess
Resignation of George Hamilton-Gordon
The Government is defeated over conditions facing the troops in the Crimea
Victoria Cross
Institutes the Victoria Cross, Britains highest military decoration
Billroth Gastric Surgery
The operation becomes a landmark in abdominal surgery.
First Successful Gastrectomy
Performs the first successful partial gastrectomy for stomach cancer.
First Successful Gastrectomy
Performs the first successful removal of part of a cancerous stomach.
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Establishes a landmark operation in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery.
Peace
Writes a letter of peace to the Allies
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany, 3rd term
Resignation of Wihelm Marx
Marxs 3rd cabinet leaves office
Discovery of Pluto
Tombaugh exposes the second of the two photographic plates later used to identify Pluto's motion against background stars.
Nationalist Party Reorganisation
Becomes a central leader of the reorganized Afrikaner nationalist opposition.
Reunited National Party
Helps establish the Reunited National Party after the wartime split.
ABC1
Leads to a US mission visiting Britain in March for possible military bases. Decision code named ABC1 is made that places Germany's defeat as the principle Allied aim in the event of the USA declaring war
Massacre
150 houses are burned to the ground, 8 people are shot dead
Invasion of Poland
Russian troops cross the Polish border
Invasion of Poland
Russian troops cross the Polish border
End of Second Hedtoft Premiership
The Second Hedtoft Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Formosa Resolution
US President Dwight Eisenhower signs the Formosa Resolution authorizing protection of Taiwan and the Penghu islands during the Taiwan Strait crisis.
Formosa Resolution Approved
Signs the Formosa Resolution, authorizing the use of American forces to defend Taiwan and the Pescadores.
Visit to Brazil for its Presidential inauguration
Visits Brazil for its Presidential inauguration
Social Ideals of the Rebel Army Speech
Guevara delivers a speech on the social aims and responsibilities of the Rebel Army.
Broadcast
Speaks of the "national legitamacy that I incarnate & have done for 20 years". After "laffaire des barricades" in Algiers appeals for order
Luxembourg Compromise
Leads West Germany as the Luxembourg Compromise ends the institutional crisis caused by France's empty-chair policy.
Luxembourg Compromise
The Luxembourg Compromise ended the Empty Chair crisis and protected unanimity when a member claimed vital national interests.
Unilateral Ceasefire
Proclaims a unilateral ceasefire after the Paris Peace Accords
Planning Appeals System
Answers a parliamentary question concerning the planning appeals system.
Siege of Maputo
A South African commando unit enters Mozambique & lays siege to a houe with ANC members
US Treaty
Russia issues a formal complaint against alleged US Treaty violations
Award
Oxford University votes against the traditional honorary doctorate on a PM, the first Oxford-educated Prime Minister since the war to be denied the honour. Academics have led a campaign against honouring Mrs Thatcher in protest against the Governments cuts in funding for education
Chemical Weapons
Addresses Commons questions concerning chemical weapons and arms-control policy.
Trident Deterrent
Defends the Trident programme during Commons questioning.
Reballion of The
The rebels also attack the Villamor air force base near Manila airport but armed forces prevented their assault after 10 minutes of heavy fighting. Aquino forces a group of heavily armed rebels occupying a television station to surrender
Election
West German Chancellor Helmut Kohls Christian Democratic Union suffers a major setback in West Berlin municipal elections
Capture of Khafi
Mounts an offensive across the Saudi frontier & captures Khafi, recovered 2 days later
Invasion of Saudi Arabia
Iraq invades Saudi Arabia
Invasion of Saudi Arabia
Iraqi forces attacked and occupied the lightly defended Saudi city of Khafji with tanks and infantry. The Battle of Khafji ended two days later when the Iraqis were driven back by the Saudi Arabian National Guard, supported by Qatari forces and US Marines
Iraqi Offensive toward Khafji
Saddam's forces cross the Saudi border and occupy parts of Khafji.
Local Government Finance Review
Addresses Commons questions on reform of local-government finance.
Free Trade Decree
Signs a decree expanding freedom of domestic trade as part of the transition to a market economy.
Nuclear Power
Bush an Yeltsin cap the first day of their Washington summit by announcing their countries had agreed to slash their long-range nuclear arsenals by two-thirds
Russian CIS Membership Confirmed
The Russian legislature confirms Russia's participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Bloody Sunday
Announces a new inquiry into Bloody Sunday.
Axis of Evil
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Digital Britain Interim Report
Burnham helps launch proposals for universal connectivity and a stronger digital economy.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Mehdi Jomaa became head of a technocratic government charged with organizing elections.
Legislative Election, Second Round
Tunisia held the second round of legislative elections to complete the new Assembly of the People's Representatives.
Interim President of Syria
Is appointed interim president during Syria's transition.
Most Powerful Io Eruption Recorded
Juno infrared data reveal the most powerful volcanic activity yet recorded on Io.
Births on January 29
Birth
Is born in Jhang in Punjab, then part of British India and now in Pakistan.
Birth of David Byron
Birth of David Byron
Deaths on January 29
Death Warrant of Charles I
Ireton signs the death warrant authorising the execution of Charles I after the King's conviction by the High Court.
Signing of Death Warrant
Pride signs the death warrant for Charles I after the High Court reaches its judgment against the King.
Death of George III
Death of George III, age 81
Appointment after Death of Metaxas
Koryzis becomes Prime Minister after the death of Ioannis Metaxas.
Battles on January 29
Battle of Okhmatov
Helps defeat a joint Russian-Cossack force at Okhmatov
Battle of Brienne
Wins an engagement against the Allies who eventually force the surrender of France
Battle of Bubiyan
Coalition naval aircraft destroy or disable much of Iraq's fleet fleeing toward Iran.
Battle of Khafji
Iraqi forces attacked and occupied the lightly defended Saudi city of Khafji with tanks and infantry. The Battle of Khafji ended two days later when the Iraqis were driven back by the Saudi Arabian National Guard, supported by Qatari forces and US Marines
Battle of Khafji Command
Coordinates Saudi and coalition forces during the battle of Khafji.