January 15: Henry VIII and the Church of England, the British Museum and the Start of Saudi Arabia

On This Day in History January 15, 2021 Historical Events 1535  Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church in England 1559  Elizabeth I crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey 1759  British Museum opens in Montague House, London 1902  Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, marking the beginning of the Third Saudi State 2001  Wikipedia a free Wiki or content encyclopedia is launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Charo 70th Birthday Ibn Saud (1875 - 1953) Joan of Arc (1412 - 1431) Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Elizabeth Short (1924 - 1947) Meyer Lansky (1902 - 1983) More Famous Deaths January 15: 'Terrifying' Top Hat Causes 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? Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2021 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand