Historical Events
Trial of Joan of Arc
Jan 3 Joan of Arc handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon
- Jan 9 Judges' investigations for the trial of Joan of Arc begin in Rouen, France, the seat of the English occupation government
Famous Birthdays
- Jan 1 Alexander VI [Rodrigo Borgia], Spanish born Pope controversial for acknowledging his children (1492-1503), born in Xàtiva, Spain (d. 1503)
Famous Deaths
- Jan 25 Charles II, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1364)