Page 4: Historical Events In January - 25

1882  The birth of Virginia Woolf, English novelist on this day in history.   

1882  On this day in history virginia [Adeline] Woolf, London, author (Jacob's Room, To Lighthouse)   

1882  On January - 25 peter Singer, composer, dies at 71   

1884  On this day in history edward Kilenyi, composer   

1885  Vincent d'Indy's "Saugefleurie," premieres on January - 25.   

1885  On January - 25 a J Else Mauhs, German/Dutch actress (Eline Vere, L'aiglon)   

1887  On this day in history diego Valeri, Italian author/poet (Le Gaie Tristezze)   

1889  Vladimir Vladimirovich Scherbachov, composer on January - 25.   

1890  National Afro-American League forms in Chicago on this day in history.   

1890  Nellie Bly beats Phileas Fogg's time around world by 8 days (72 days) on this day in history.   

1890  On this day in history new York World reporter Nellie Bly returns home after completing an around the world journey in just 72 days, six hours and eleven minutes.   

1890  United Mine Workers of America forms on January - 25.   

1891  Dame Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies, Britian, actress (Cleopatra) on January - 25.   

1894  James J Corbett KOs Charley Mitchell in 3 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.   

1896  John Moores, British gambling magnate/multi-millionaire on January - 25.   

1896  On January - 25 frans C Baeckelmans, Flemish architect (Court of Justice), dies at 68   

1898  On this day in history joachim Wach, German/US philosopher/sociologist (Understanding)   

1899  On January - 25 ace Goodman, KC Mo, comedian (Easy Aces)   

1899  Alfredo d'Escragnolle, French/Brazilian writer (Innocencia), dies on January - 25.   

1900  On this day in history mildred Dunnock, Balt, actress (Baby Doll, Nun's Story)   

1901  On January - 25 eric Brown, architect   

1902  On January - 25 aleksandr Skriabin's 2nd Symphony in C premieres in St Petersburg   

1902  On January - 25 gerard P M Knuvelder, Dutch literature historian (Vocation, Kitty)   

1903  On this day in history "Sleepy" John Estes, rocker   

1904  On January - 25 179 die in coal mine explosion at Cheswick PA   

1904  On this day in history 179 die in coal mine explosion at Cheswick, Pennsylvania   

1904  On this day in history frans Goedhart, Dutch journalist/founder (Het Parool)   

1905  On January - 25 largest diamond, Cullinan (3106 carets), found in South Africa   

1906  Del Valle Inclans "El Marqués de Bradomin," premieres in Madrid on January - 25.   

1906  On this day in history joseph Wheeler II, Confederate General, dies at 70   

1907  On this day in history julia Ward Howe is first woman elected to National Institute of Arts &Letters   

1907  Julia Ward Howe is 1st woman elected to Natl Inst of Arts & Letters on January - 25.   

1908  John Blockx' opera "Baldie" premieres in Antwerp on this day in history.   

1908  Lord Iliffe, English publisher (Coventry Evening Telegraph/Autocar) on this day in history.   

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1037  On this day in history birth of su Tung-p'o, [J Sotoba], China, layman/poet/administrator [or Dec 19]   

1477  Anna de Bretagne, wife of Maximilian of Austria & Louis XII was born on January - 25.   

1509  Giovanni Morone, Italian theologist/diplomat/cardinal/"heretic" was born on this day in history.   

1540  Edmund Campion, London, saint/Jesuit martyr (Decem Rationes) was born on this day in history.   

1615  On January - 25 birth of govert Flinck, Dutch painter (Isaac blesses Jacob)   

1626  John van de Cappelle, Amsterdam, landscape painter was born on this day in history.   

1627  On January - 25 birth of robert Boyle, Ireld, physicist/chemist/author (experiments with color)   

1634  On January - 25 birth of gaspar Fagel, lawyer/pension advisor of Holland (1672-88)   

0477  On this day in history death of geiseric, King of the Vandals and Alans   

0844  Death of Pope Gregory IV on this day in history.   

1067  On this day in history death of emperor Yingzong of China (b. 1032)   

1138  Anacletus II, [Pietro Pierleone], Jewish anti-pope (1130-38), dies on January - 25.   

1139  Godfried I, with the Beard, duke of Brabant/earl of Leuven, dies on January - 25.   

1366  Death of Henry Suso, German mystic on January - 25.   

1431  Death of Charles II, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1364) on January - 25.   

1494  On January - 25 ferdinand I, cruel king of Naples, dies