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The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. 

 
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Irish War of Independence began - Jan. 21, 1919

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. 

 
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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum - Jan. 22, 1925

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school.

 
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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States - Jan. 23, 1849

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. 

 
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Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world.

 
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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended - Jan. 25, 1890

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America.

 
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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast - Jan. 26, 2019

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945.

 
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Liberation of Auschwitz - Jan. 27 1945

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813.

 
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"Pride and Prejudice" published - Jan. 28, 1813

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen.

 
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Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen - Jan. 29, 1886

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969.

 
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Final Beatles performance - Jan. 30, 1969

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency. 

 
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Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916

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