1356: English forces under Edward the Black Prince defeat French at the Battle of Poitiers and capture the French King John II during the Hundred Years’ War
1870: Siege of Paris by Prussian Forces begins (lasts until January 28 1871)
1893: New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote
1985: 8.1 earthquake in Mexico City kills an estimated 10,000 and leaves 250,000 homeless
1986: US Federal health officials announce AZT will be available to AIDS patients
Source: Onthisday.com
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