Jan. 22, Queen Victoria of Britain passes away

1901 – Coronation of King Edward VII as King of Britain after the death of his mother Queen Victoria.

1923- 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Mendocino in California, and it is considered one of the strongest earthquakes hitting the United States.

1964- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is founded.

1997- Madeleine Albright officially holds the post of United States Secretary of State becoming the first woman to occupy this post in the USA.

2006- Evo Morales is elected as President of Bolivia.

Born today:
1968- Syrian actress Norman As’ad.
Passed away:

1901- Queen Victoria of Britain.

R. Milhem / Ghossoun

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