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China Reluctantly Cedes Hong Kong To Britain

January 20, 1841

Today on January 20, 1841, China cedes Hong Kong to Britain by signing the Chuenpi Convention. The Convention of Chuenpi was the first step towards ending the First

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Literature Birthday

Mystery Writer Edgar Allan Poe Born In Boston

January 19, 1809

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French Revolution Execution

King Louis XVI of France Beheaded By The Guillotine

January 21, 1793

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