Weddings in History
- 1486 King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV
Wedding of Interest
1893 British Poet and writer Rudyard Kipling (26) marries Carrie Balestier (29) in London
Rudyard Kipling
- 1949 South African Rev Andries P Treurnicht marries Engela Dreyer
Wedding of Interest
1974 Author Maya Angelou (45) weds Paul Bernard Du Feu
Maya Angelou
- 1989 Candace Thomas marries Steve Garvey
January in History
![Squaring Up for Radio Commentary]()
Squaring Up for Radio Commentary
This was the day when the BBC broadcast live sports commentary for the first time and introduced a novel way of involving listeners in the action.
January 15, 1927![British Museum Opens its Doors]()
British Museum Opens its Doors
The British Museum opened to visitors on January 15, 1759. Fearing damage to the collections by unruly hordes, nobody was admitted without a ticket.
January 15, 1759![Designer Throws His Hat Into the Ring; Creates a Sensation]()
Designer Throws His Hat Into the Ring; Creates a Sensation
The first time a man stepped out in London wearing a topper it caused a sensation, then a court case. Who now could imagine Fred Astaire without his famous top hat?
January 15, 1797![The British: 139. Zulu Warriors: 4,000. Let Battle Begin]()
The British: 139. Zulu Warriors: 4,000. Let Battle Begin
It was one of the most remarkable military engagements ever: the day that 139 British soldiers took on 4,000 Zulu warriors – and won.
January 22, 1879
