A Daily Dose of History (26 Jan 2024)

Today's historical events:

• The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Tsardom of Russia in the Battle of Ula during the Livonian War.
• For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.
• The 8.7-9.2 Mw Cascadia earthquake takes place off the west coast of North America, as evidenced by Japanese records.
• The British First Fleet, led by Arthur Phillip, sails into Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to establish Sydney, the first permanent European settlement on Australia. Celebrated as Australia Day.
• The Rum Rebellion is the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in New South Wales.
• Michigan is admitted as the 26th U.S. state.
• James Bremer takes formal possession of Hong Kong Island at what is now Possession Point, establishing British Hong Kong.
• Point No Point Treaty is signed in Washington Territory.
• First Battle of Seattle: Marines from the USS Decatur drive off American Indian attackers after all-day battle with settlers.

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