January 29: Romeo and Juliet, Coca-Cola and the Secret Behind Mona Lisa's Smile

On This Day in History January 29, 2021 Historical Events 661  Rashidun Caliphate, then the largest empire in history, ends with the death of its leader, Ali. Succeeded by the Umayyad Caliphate. 1595  William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" is thought to have been first performed. Officially published early 1597. 1886  Karl Benz patents the "Benz Patent-Motorwagen" in Karlsruhe, Germany, the world's 1st automobile with a burning motor 1892  The Coca-Cola Company is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia 1896  Emile Grubbe is the first doctor to use radiation treatment for breast cancer 2002  US President George W. Bush in his State of the Union address describes "regimes that sponsor terror" an "Axis of Evil", which includes Iraq, Iran and North Korea More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Anton Chekhov (1860 - 1904) Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809) Tom Selleck 76th Birthday William McKinley (1843 - 1901) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George III (1738 - 1820) Robert Frost (1874 - 1963) More Famous Deaths January 29: Secret Behind Mona Lisa's Smile The smile has beguiled art lovers for nearly 600 years and made the Mona Lisa the world's most famous work of art. But was her smile due to a medical condition? 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