Historical Events Jan 4 Anna of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime of lese-majesty Jan 23 1st printing of Ramban's Sha'ar ha-Gemul Events in 1490 Famous Deaths Jan 27 Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Japanese shogun (b. 1435) 1489 History by Year 1491 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions