23rd » James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1570
22nd » Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington, English politician, founded the Cotton library (d. 1631)
Famous Deaths for January 1570
23rd » James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Scottish son of James V of Scotland (b. 1531)