Today in History for 22nd January 1879
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 3 of 3
- Battle at Rorkes Drift: British garrison of 150 holds off 3,000-4,000 Zulus
- James Shields (D) elected US senator from Missouri after previously serving as US senator from Illinois & Minnesota
- Zulus attack British Army camp in Isandhlwana South Africa
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 2 of 2
- Anthony Durnford, British colonel, dies in Battle of Isandlwana
- George Shepstone, British political affiliate, dies in battle
