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1759

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jan

06

U.S. Presidents

Two future presidents marry respective sweethearts

January 6 is a wedding anniversary for two presidents: George Washington and George H.W. Bush.

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Jan

25

Arts & Entertainment

Scottish poet Robert Burns is born

Scottish poet Robert Burns is born on January 25, 1759. The day is still celebrated by Burns fans across the English-speaking world, with high-spirited “Robert Burns Night” feasts, featuring haggis and other Scottish delicacies, as well as enthusiastic drinking, toasting and speechmaking.

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