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- January 1, 1876 - J. Akuraters born
- January 1, 1883 - Rūdolfs Blaumanis born
- January 10, 1905 - Baumaņu Kārlis dies
- January 11, 1920 - Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music founded
- January 13, 1991 - Barricades are erected around the parliament and Latvian citizens stand guard
- January 16, 1919 - Kalpaks' battalion engages in the first battle at Lielauce
- January 16, 1861 - Doku Atis born
- January 20, 1991 - Soviet Black Berets (OMON troops) attempt to put down freedom
- January 24, 1828 - Neredzīgais (Blind) Indriķis dies
- January 25, 1880 - Fricis Bārda born
- January 26, 1921 - The Great Powers recognize Latvia de iure
- January 28, 1935 - President Kārlis Ulmanis proclaims the "draudzīgais aicinājums" (friendly invitation)
