Historical Events
France Declares War on Spain
Jan 17 King Henry IV of France declares war on Spain - lasts till 1598
"Romeo and Juliet"
Jan 29 William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" is thought to have been first performed. Officially published early 1597.
Famous Birthdays
- Jan 6 Claude Favre de Vaugelas, Savoyard grammarian and man of letters, born in Meximieux, Duchy of Savoy (d. 1650)
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