On This Day
1069 – Robert de Comines, appointed Earl of Northumbria by William the Conqueror, rides into Durham, England, where he is defeated and killed by rebels.[3] This incident leads to the Harrying of the North.
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1814 – War of the Sixth Coalition: France engages Russia and Prussia in the Battle of Brienne.[3]
The Battle of Brienne (29 January 1814) saw an Imperial French army led by Emperor Napoleon attack Prussian and Russian forces commanded by Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. After heavy fighting that went on into the night, the French seized a château, nearly capturing Blücher. However, the French were unable to dislodge the Russians from the town of Brienne-le-Château. Napoleon himself, making his first appearance on a battlefield in 1814, was also nearly captured. Very early the next morning, Blücher’s troops quietly abandoned the town and retreated to the south, conceding the field to the French.
Born On This Day
1457 – Henry VII, king of England (d. 1509)[21]
Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor.[a]
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1499 – Katharina von Bora, wife of Martin Luther; formerly a Roman Catholic nun (d. 1552)[38]
Katharina von Bora (German: [kataˈʁiːnaː fɔn ˈboːʁaː]; 29 January 1499? – 20 December 1552), after her wedding Katharina Luther, also referred to as “die Lutherin” (‘the Lutheress’),[1] was the wife of the German reformer Martin Luther and a seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation. Although little is known about her, she is often considered to have been important to the Reformation, her marriage setting a precedent for Protestant family life and clerical marriage.[2]
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American Grit Podcast w/ Dan West & VFW
Welcome to the FIRST episode of 2025 w/ the American Grit Podcast as we welcome Dan West, Adjutant General of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Host Tim Jensen sits down with Dan to delve into his impactful journey from the battlefields of Operation Desert Storm to his influential role at the VFW. Discover how Dan’s dedication to service has shaped his life and continues to benefit communities nationwide with current initiatives that affect veterans today.
Shawn Ryan Show: Mike Grover – How Hacking Tools Are Changing Cyber Warfare | SRS #164
Mike Grover is a security researcher, InfoSec expert, and the creator of the infamous O.MG Cable. He gained prominence in 2019 when he showcased his malicious USB cable prototype at DEF CON, capable of recording keystrokes and executing remote commands. Grover’s O.MG Cable looks identical to a regular charging cable, but contains a tiny implant that creates a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing attackers to access the connected device from up to 300 feet away.
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- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for June 13 June 13, 2026Picture of the day An image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on a stained-glass window located in a church in St. Peters, Missouri. Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Heart in the Roman Catholic Church.
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