On January 3, 1749 The first issue of Berlingske, Denmark's oldest continually operating newspaper, is published. source
On January 3, 1749 The first issue of Berlingske, Denmark's oldest continually operating newspaper, is published.
On January 3, 1925 Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy.
On October 18, 1867. Alaska transfer ceremony took place in Sitka . Russian and American soldiers paraded in front of the governor's house; the Russian flag was lowered and the American flag raised amid peals of artillery. source
On October 18, 1867. Alaska transfer ceremony took place in Sitka . Russian and American soldiers paraded in front of the governor's house; the Russian flag was lowered and the American flag raised amid peals of artillery.
Catmando (1995–2002; also spelt "Cat Mandu") was a cat who served as joint leader of Britain's Official Monster Raving Loony Party (OMRLP) from 1999 to 2002, along with his owner, Howling Laud Hope. He is the only cat ever to have led a political party. source
Catmando (1995–2002; also spelt "Cat Mandu") was a cat who served as joint leader of Britain's Official Monster Raving Loony Party (OMRLP) from 1999 to 2002, along with his owner, Howling Laud Hope. He is the only cat ever to have led a political party.
On January 4.1902 ,John McCone American businessman and politician, 6th Director of Central Intelligence source
On January 4.1902 ,John McCone American businessman and politician, 6th Director of Central Intelligence
Joseph B. Keenan was born on January 5.1888 , American jurist and politician source
Joseph B. Keenan was born on January 5.1888 , American jurist and politician
On January 11.1755; was born Alexander Hamilton, Nevisian-American general, economist and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury . source
On January 11.1755; was born Alexander Hamilton, Nevisian-American general, economist and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury .
John C. Clark was born On January 14. 1793 , American lawyer and politician. source
John C. Clark was born On January 14. 1793 , American lawyer and politician.
Giulio Andreotti was born On January 14.1919 , Italian journalist and politician, 41st Prime Minister of Italy. source
Giulio Andreotti was born On January 14.1919 , Italian journalist and politician, 41st Prime Minister of Italy.
On January 19.1892 was born Ólafur Thors, Icelandic lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Iceland . source
On January 19.1892 was born Ólafur Thors, Icelandic lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Iceland .
On January 20.1265 ; The first English parliament to include not only Lords but also representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known as the "Houses of Parliament". source
On January 20.1265 ; The first English parliament to include not only Lords but also representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known as the "Houses of Parliament".
Joachim Gauck, was born On January 24.1940, German pastor and politician, 11th President of Germany. source
Joachim Gauck, was born On January 24.1940, German pastor and politician, 11th President of Germany.
Ros Kelly was born On January 25.1948, Australian educator and politician, 1st Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel. source
Ros Kelly was born On January 25.1948, Australian educator and politician, 1st Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel.
On January 27.1302 ; Dante Alighieri, the poet and politician, is exiled from Florence, Italy, where he served as one of six priors governing the city. source
On January 27.1302 ; Dante Alighieri, the poet and politician, is exiled from Florence, Italy, where he served as one of six priors governing the city.
Hans Modrow was born On January 27.1928 , Polish-German lawyer and politician, 5th Prime Minister of East Germany source
Hans Modrow was born On January 27.1928 , Polish-German lawyer and politician, 5th Prime Minister of East Germany
Nicolas Sarkozy was born On January 28.1955 , French lawyer and politician, 23rd President of France source
Nicolas Sarkozy was born On January 28.1955 , French lawyer and politician, 23rd President of France
Jacques Soustelle was born On February 3.1912 ; French anthropologist and politician. source
Jacques Soustelle was born On February 3.1912 ; French anthropologist and politician.
On February 10.1989 ; Ron Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee becoming the first African American to lead a major American political party. source
On February 10.1989 ; Ron Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee becoming the first African American to lead a major American political party.
The first Republican National Convention was held in the Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 17 to 19, 1856. source
The first Republican National Convention was held in the Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 17 to 19, 1856.
On March 7.1827 ; Shrigley abduction: Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a future politician in colonial New Zealand. source
On March 7.1827 ; Shrigley abduction: Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a future politician in colonial New Zealand.
On March 23. 1919 ; In Milan, Italy, Benito Mussolini founds his Fascist political movement. source
On March 23. 1919 ; In Milan, Italy, Benito Mussolini founds his Fascist political movement.
On May 16.1877 ; May 1877 political crisis in France. source
On May 16.1877 ; May 1877 political crisis in France.
On June 21.1957 ; Ellen Fairclough is sworn in as Canada's first female Cabinet Minister. source
On June 21.1957 ; Ellen Fairclough is sworn in as Canada's first female Cabinet Minister.
On July 19.1947 ; Korean politician Lyuh Woon-hyung is assassinated. source
On July 19.1947 ; Korean politician Lyuh Woon-hyung is assassinated.
During a 1983 family vacation, Mitt Romney drove 12 hours with his dog on top of the car in a windshield-equipped carrier. This incident became the subject of negative media attention and political attacks on Romney in both the 2008 and the 2012 president
On September 11.1830 ; Anti-Masonic Party convention; one of the first American political party conventions. source
On September 11.1830 ; Anti-Masonic Party convention; one of the first American political party conventions.
On December 23.1876 ; First day of the Constantinople Conference which resulted in agreement for political reforms in the Balkans. source
On December 23.1876 ; First day of the Constantinople Conference which resulted in agreement for political reforms in the Balkans.
On January 5.1925; Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in the United States.