January 29

What happened on January 29 in history

3 events fall on January 29, from 1856 to 1996. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on January 29

  1. 1856

    The Victoria Cross is instituted

    Britain's highest award for valour is created during the Crimean War.

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  2. 1886

    Karl Benz patents the motor car

    German patent 37435 covers a three-wheeled vehicle with an internal combustion engine.

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  3. 1996

    France ends nuclear testing

    President Chirac announces a definitive halt after a final Pacific series.

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