• 1800s - January 15th

  • Nov 28 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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1800s - January 15th

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  • January 15th of the 19th century 1818 - On January 15, 1818, David Brewster presented a paper to the Royal Society, revealing his discovery of the biaxial class of doubly-refracting crystals, while on the same day, Augustin-Jean Fresnel signed a "supplement" on the reflection of polarized light, submitted four days later. 1825 - On January 15th, 1825, Pope Leo XII appealed to the bishops, requesting donations from the faithful to aid in the reconstruction of the Roman basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, which had been damaged by a devastating fire. 1867 - January 15, 1867 marked a tragic day when an overwhelming calamity struck Regent's Park in London, as the fragile ice layer that blanketed the boating lake succumbed to its weight, leading to a heart-wrenching outcome of forty precious lives lost in the icy depths. 1871 - In 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War, Prussia and its allies emerged victorious in the Battle of the Lisaine near the besieged city of Belfort, defeating a French army led by General Charles Denis Bourbaki. The battle commenced on January 15th, marking a significant turning point in the conflict. 1876 - On January 15, 1876, a momentous occasion unfolded as the inaugural issue of "Die Afrikaanse Patriot," the first-ever newspaper in Afrikaans, was proudly published in the town of Paarl. This groundbreaking event not only marked a significant milestone in the history of Afrikaans but also served as a powerful symbol of cultural identity and linguistic empowerment for the Afrikaans-speaking community. "Die Afrikaanse Patriot" played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and discourse of the time, fostering a sense of unity and pride among Afrikaans speakers, and laying the groundwork for the growth and recognition of Afrikaans as a major language in South Africa. 1877 - On January 15th, 1877, the Great Powers of Russia and Austria-Hungary reached an agreement in the Budapest Convention to address Balkan issues. As part of the deal, Austria-Hungary was granted temporary occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Russian Empire to ensure its neutrality in an armed conflict with the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, Austria-Hungary received assurances that no significant Slavic state would be allowed to emerge in the Balkans. 1885 - On January 15th, 1885, the American scientist Wilson Bentley captured the first photograph of a snowflake, marking a groundbreaking achievement in the field of photography and providing a glimpse into the intricate beauty of nature's frozen wonders. 1895 - On January 15th, 1895, following the defeat of the Ethiopian governor of Tigray in the Battle of Senafe, the path was cleared for the Italian invasion of Tigray, which ultimately led to the development of the Italo-Ethiopian War. 1895 - On January 15th, 1895, Arisugawa Taruhito, the 9th head of the Japanese Imperial Household and an officer in the Imperial Japanese Army, passed away. Posthumously, he was honored with the Order of the Chrysanthemum by Emperor Meiji. On January 29th, he was laid to rest with a state funeral in Tokyo. 1896 - On January 15th, 1896, the first car rental company was established in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the transportation industry.
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