January 3

    What happened on January 3 in history

    4 events fall on January 3, from 1521 to 1959. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 3

    1. 1521

      Martin Luther is excommunicated

      The bull Decet Romanum Pontificem cuts Luther from the Church, hardening the Reformation split.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1777

      Washington wins at Princeton

      A night march around the British flank delivers the second victory of a ten-day turnaround.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1958

      The West Indies Federation is founded

      Ten British Caribbean territories join a federation that lasts barely four years.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1959

      Alaska becomes the 49th US state

      The purchase of 1867 finally enters the union, nearly a century after the Russian sale.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

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