Discover what happened on January 29 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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Discover what happened on January 29 with HISTORY&#8217;s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian - the U.S. president - would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

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World War I pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire against Great Britain, the United States, France, Russia, Italy and Japan. New military technology resulted in unprecedented carnage. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead.

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The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

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The 1970s are remembered as an era when the women's rights, gay rights and environmental movements competed with the Watergate scandal, the energy crisis and the ongoing Vietnam War for the world's attention.&nbsp;

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Edgar Allan Poe

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Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.&nbsp;

The Civil War was America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the Union Army against the Confederate States of America. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 620,000 people, with millions more injured and the South left in ruins.

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Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

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Art history tells the complex story of human civilization through art and design. It ranges from prehistoric art of the Neolithic period through Renaissance masterpieces, Impressionism, Modernism, the Bauhaus and contemporary art.

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This Day In History: January 29

U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

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George W. Bush describes Iraq, Iran and North Korea as “axis of evil”

“Roots” premieres on television

King George III dies

Deng Xiaoping and Jimmy Carter sign accords

Future president William McKinley is born

German lieutenant Erwin Rommel leads daring mission in France

Peter, Paul and Mary sign their first recording contract

“The Raven” is published

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward marry

School shooting in San Diego

“Dr. Strangelove” premieres

Kansas enters the Union

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