Today in History, January 12th

<p>A few of the great historical events that happened today in history, January 12th!</p>

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1519
Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I died.</p>

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1773
The first public museum in America was established, in Charleston, S.C.</p>

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1872
Russian Grand Duke Alexis goes on a gala buffalo hunting expedition with Gen. Phil Sheridan and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. </p>

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1879
The British-Zulu War begins. British troops — under Lieutenant General Frederic Augustus — invade Zululand from the southern African republic of Natal.</p>

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1908
A wireless message is sent long-distance for the first time from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.</p>

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1913
Kiel and Wilhelmshaven become submarine bases in Germany.</p>

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1915
The U.S. Congress establishes Rocky Mountain National Park. </p>

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1926
U.S. coal talks break down, leaving both sides bitter as the strike drags on into its fifth mont...