- 1698 - Most of the Palace of Whitehall (pictured) in London, the main residence of the English monarchs, was destroyed by fire.
- 1884 - The Fabian Society, a socialist intellectual movement, was founded in London.
- 1936 - Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade.
- 1948 - Thakin Nu of the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League presided over the independence of Burma (now Myanmar) from the British Empire.
Recent days: January 3 – January 2 – January 1
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- 1698 - Most of the Palace of Whitehall (pictured) in London, the main residence of the English monarchs, was destroyed by fire.
- 1884 - The Fabian Society, a socialist intellectual movement, was founded in London.
- 1936 - Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade.
- 1948 - Thakin Nu of the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League presided over the independence of Burma (now Myanmar) from the British Empire.
Recent days: January 3 – January 2 – January 1
More anniversaries: