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On This Day In January 1900 - In India, it was reported that ______ of people were dying from starvation.?

On This Day In January 1900 - Off of South______ , the British seized the German steamer Herzog. The boat was released on January 22, 1900.?

On This Day In January 1912 - New ______ became the 47th U.S. state.?

On This Day In January 1930 - The first diesel-engine ______ trip was completed after a run of 792 miles from Indianapolis, IN, to New York City, NY.?

On This Day In January 1931 - ______ Edison executed his last patent application.?