According to tradition Joan of Arc was born on 6 January 1412 https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-joan-of-arc/
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Thursday, 6 January 2022
Wednesday, 5 January 2022
Higher Education in the UK
Higher Education in Britain has a long and interesting history A history of higher education in the UK
Tuesday, 4 January 2022
Myanmar
4 January is Myanmar Independence Day. Myanmar (then called Burma) became independent on 4 January 1948. Happy Independence Day. Fun facts about Myanmar A history of Myanmar
Monday, 3 January 2022
Alaska
On 3 January 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the USA https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-alaska/
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII was born on 16 December 1485 https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-catherine-of-aragon/
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
1918 Election
On 14 December 1918, an election was held in Britain. It was the first time in British history that all men could vote. It was also the first time that women were allowed to vote in a general election. localhistories.org/a-history-of-women's-rights