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January 19

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

1977

Snow falls in Miami

Snow was observed in Miami, Florida, for the first and only time in recorded history as a cold wave hit the U.S. South. Though minimal and quickly melted, the flurries on this day became part of local lore, highlighting the rarity of such weather in the tropics

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1977

Snow falls in Miami

Snow was observed in Miami, Florida, for the first and only time in recorded history as a cold wave hit the U.S. South. Though minimal and quickly melted, the flurries on this day became part of local lore, highlighting the rarity of such weather in the tropics

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1915

First air raid on Britain

German zeppelins bombed Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn in England—the first aerial bombings of civilian targets on British soil in World War I

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1915

First air raid on Britain

German zeppelins bombed Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn in England—the first aerial bombings of civilian targets on British soil in World War I

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1809

Edgar Allan Poe born

American poet and author Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston. Poe’s works, including The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, pioneered the mystery and horror genres and greatly influenced literature worldwide

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1809

Edgar Allan Poe born

American poet and author Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston. Poe’s works, including The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, pioneered the mystery and horror genres and greatly influenced literature worldwide

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