Historical Events Jan 30 Battle at Velke Kostolany: Hung king Mátyás Corvinus beats Bratrici Famous Birthdays Jan 1 Sigismund I, the old, king of Poland Jan 14 Henry of Stolberg-Wernigerode, German ruler of the County of Wernigerode, born in Wernigerode Castle, Germany (d. 1854) 1466 History by Year 1468