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January 27 in History: Nazis leave Leningrad, Auschwitz liberated, Trump tries Muslim ban, protests erupt over Nichols killing, more
The Auschwitz concentration camp is liberated. A speech by President Monroe sets the stage for Indian Removal. Bill Clinton lies about an affair years before the Monica Lewinsky scandal. And Donald Trump tries to ban immigration from seven Muslim countries. It’s This Date in History for January 27.
January 26 in History: roots of Australia grow, black officers form the 54th infantry, Clinton lies on-air over affair, Rice makes history, more
Relocated convicts form the roots of Australia. Prohibition takes hold in Tennessee. Bill Clinton lies to the country about his affair with 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky. Condoleezza Rice makes history as the first Black female secretary of state. And Israel is ordered to prevent genocide in Gaza. It’s January 26 in history.
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January 25 in history: League of Nations seeks world peace, Chisholm is first Black presidential candidate, Decker runs into history, more
One of the earliest civil rights groups forms in the National Afro-American League. Alice Mitchell brings infamy to lesbians. Shirley Chisholm is the first Black presidential candidate. Mary Decker makes history in the mile. It’s January 25 in history.
January 22 in History: Native Americans cede 5 million acres, David Bowie “comes out,” Roe v. Wade transforms abortion law, more
Roe V. Wade transformed abortion rights. David Bowie declared “I’m gay.” Heath Ledger’s shocking overdose death wakes up the world to prescription drug dangers. Susan Rice and Lloyd Austin pave paths for Black Americans in government. It’s This Date in History for January 22.
