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Premiere of Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' (1853): Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore" premiered in Rome on January 19, 1853. One of Verdi's most enduring works, "Il Trovatore" is known for its…
Howard Hughes' Air Record (1937): American aviator and filmmaker Howard Hughes set a new air record on January 19, 1937, flying from Los Angeles to New York City in just…
Arrest of Nazi War Criminal Klaus Barbie (1983): Klaus Barbie, known as the "Butcher of Lyon" for his role in the Holocaust, was arrested in Bolivia on January 19, 1983.…
First German Air Raid on Britain (1915): Germany conducted its first air raid on Britain during World War I on January 19, 1915. Zeppelin airships were used to bomb the…
Georges Claude Patents Neon Discharge Tube (1915): On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a patent for his neon discharge tube, a significant development in lighting technology. His…