A British garrison of 15 men held off against attacks by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors in the Anglo-Zulu War.
Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to individual defenders and several other decorations and honours.
January 22, 1879
The first inauguration of Bill Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States was held on Wednesday, January 20, 1993, at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
