January 16th

== Information==

What:
Ivan the Terrible is crowned Tsar of Russia

Where:
Moscow

Year:
1547

Information and Significance
On January 16th, 1547, Ivan the Terrible became Tsar of Russia. Ivan would soon become infamous for his cruelty to his enemy and military genius. He would lead his army to invade Europe. His leadership would see Moscow rebuilt to be grander than ever and Russia expand to the Caucasus, Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Bylorussia and the Baltic region.