1769Discovery
James Watt patents improved steam engine
Watt patented separate condenser that made steam engine practical.
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1809Birth
Edgar Allan Poe born
American writer Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, master of gothic fiction.
1946Birth
Dolly Parton born
Dolly Parton was born. American singer.
1992Birth
Mac Miller born
Mac Miller was born. American rapper.
Died on this day
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2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
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22 this weekToday · 19 January
- Mac MillerAmerican rapper (1992–2018)Born 1992 · 34 years ago today
- Dolly PartonAmerican singer-songwriter (1946–2026)Born 1946 · 80 years ago today
- Edgar Allan PoeAmerican writer and critic (1809–1849)Born 1809 · 217 years ago today
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Rainn WilsonAmerican actor (born 1966)20 January · born 1966
David LynchAmerican filmmaker (1946–2025)20 January · born 1946
Buzz AldrinAmerican astronaut (born 1930)20 January · born 1930
Booboo StewartAmerican actor (born 1994)21 January · born 1994
Emma BuntonBritish singer (born 1976)21 January · born 1976
Geena DavisAmerican actor (born 1956)21 January · born 1956
Celebration19 January
National Popcorn Day
A cultural celebration of one of the world's oldest and most popular snacks.
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0Finals, medals and records decided on 19 January.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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