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19 January

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Contemporary era

1915

First Zeppelin raid on England

On 19 January 1915, German zeppelins bombed England, opening aerial warfare against civilians.

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Contemporary era

1809

Birth of Edgar Allan Poe

On 19 January 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born, master of the tale of terror and pioneer of detective fiction.

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Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe (1849)
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1419

Rouen surrenders to Henry V

On 19 January 1419, after a long siege, Rouen surrendered to Henry V of England, completing the conquest of Normandy.

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