BC Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem during Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
BC Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem during Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
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King Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church of England
Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.
Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
British Museum opens at Montagu House in London
Montagu House (sometimes spelled "Montague") was a late 17th-century mansion in Great Russell Street in the Bloomsbury district of London, which became the first home of the British Museum.
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Wikipedia, a free Wiki or content encyclopedia, is launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger
Lawrence Mark Sanger is an American Internet project developer and philosopher who co-founded Wikipedia, along with Jimmy Wales.
Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NY
Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. All passengers and crew survive in what becomes known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records
The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.
Police drama "Hill Street Blues" premieres on NBC
"Hill Street Station" is the first episode of the first season of the American serial police drama Hill Street Blues.
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", comp
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", completing his EGOT (winning all four major American entertainment awards)
The rules of basketball are first published in Triangle magazine, written by James Naismith
The rules of basketball are first published in Triangle magazine, written by James Naismith
Businesswoman Estee Mentzer (23) weds businessman Joseph Lauter (later Lauder)
Businesswoman Estee Mentzer (23) weds businessman Joseph Lauter (later Lauder)
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
American film director Stanley Kubrick (26) weds second wife, Austrian theatrical designer Ruth Sobotka (29); divorce in
American film director Stanley Kubrick (26) weds second wife, Austrian theatrical designer Ruth Sobotka (29); divorce in 1957
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
69 Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor, only rules for three months before committing suicide
69 Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor, only rules for three months before committing suicide
Sisinnius begins his reign as pope but dies just 20 days later
Sisinnius begins his reign as pope but dies just 20 days later
One of the last known Maya dated monuments, a stela from the city of Itzimte (modern Guatemala)
Maya stelae (singular stela) are monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization of ancient Mesoamerica.
Caliph al-Mustaqfi blinded and ousted
Caliph al-Mustaqfi blinded and ousted
Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria gives his wife Margaretha, Holland and Zealand
Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria gives his wife Margaretha, Holland and Zealand
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Battle of Boksum: Spanish troops under Count Tassis defeat the States Army
Battle of Boksum: Spanish troops under Count Tassis defeat the States Army
French King Henri IV grants military captain Pierre Chauvin de Tonnetuit a ten-year commission for the fur trade in New
French King Henri IV grants military captain Pierre Chauvin de Tonnetuit a ten-year commission for the fur trade in New France - he goes on to found doomed colony of Tadoussac [1]
Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism
Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism
Riot at burial of Orangist leader Daniel Raap in Amsterdam
Riot at burial of Orangist leader Daniel Raap in Amsterdam
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
People of New Connecticut (Vermont) declare independence from England
Vermont ( ) is a landlocked state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States.
American Continental Congress establishes court of appeals
The Continental Congress was a series of legislative bodies, with some executive function, who acted as the Provisional Government for the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain in North America, and the...
The Asiatic Society is founded by William Jones at a meeting in Calcutta's Fort William, India
The Asiatic Society is an organisation founded during the Company rule in India to enhance and further the cause of "Oriental research" (in this case, research into India and the surrounding...
War of 1812: the USS President, an American frigate, is captured by four British frigates
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Greek War of Independence: Demetrius Ypsilanti is elected president of the legislative assembly.
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
1st US railroad honeymoon trip, Mr & Mrs Pierson, Charleston, South Carolina
1st US railroad honeymoon trip, Mr & Mrs Pierson, Charleston, South Carolina
HMS Beagle anchors at Goeree Tierra del Fuego
HMS Beagle anchors at Goeree Tierra del Fuego
University of Notre Dame receives its charter in Indiana
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (known simply as Notre Dame; NOH-tər-DAYM; ND) is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States.
1st Swedish magazine in US, Skandinavia, published in NYC
1st Swedish magazine in US, Skandinavia, published in NYC
General Mariano Arista replaces Mexican President José Joaquín de Herrera
José Joaquín Antonio Florencio de Herrera y Ricardos (February 23, 1792 – February 10, 1854) was a Mexican statesman who served as president of Mexico three times (1844, 1844–1845 and 1848–1851), and...
1st first-class game in Sydney, NSW v Vic at The Domain
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia.
First US newspaper printed on wood-pulp paper, Boston Morning Journal
First US newspaper printed on wood-pulp paper, Boston Morning Journal
Second Battle of Fort Fisher: Union Navy bombards Fort Fisher, North Carolina, allowing Union troops to capture Confeder
Second Battle of Fort Fisher: Union Navy bombards Fort Fisher, North Carolina, allowing Union troops to capture Confederacy's last remaining seaport [1]
"Die Afrikaanse Patriot", the first newspaper in Afrikaans, is published in Paarl
Die Afrikaanse Patriot was the first Afrikaans-language newspaper. The first issue was published in Paarl on 15 January 1876.
US Assay Office in Helena, Montana opens
US Assay Office in Helena, Montana opens
First US ski club forms in Berlin, New Hampshire
First US ski club forms in Berlin, New Hampshire
Wilson Bentley photographs his first snowflakes with a camera attached to a microscope, in Jericho, Vermont
Wilson Alwyn Bentley (February 9, 1865 – December 23, 1931), also known as Snowflake Bentley, was an American meteorologist and photographer, who was the first known person to take detailed...
Weekly Herald, 1st newspaper in Vancouver, BC, publishes 1st issue
Weekly Herald, 1st newspaper in Vancouver, BC, publishes 1st issue
Australian cricket spin bowler Albert Trott takes 8-43 on debut to end England's 2nd innings at 143 in 3rd Test in Adela
Australian cricket spin bowler Albert Trott takes 8-43 on debut to end England's 2nd innings at 143 in 3rd Test in Adelaide; Australia wins by 382 in 4 days
Henry Arthur Jones' "Michael & his Lost Angel" premieres in London
Henry Arthur Jones' "Michael & his Lost Angel" premieres in London
3-element vacuum tube patented by American inventor Lee De Forest
Lee de Forest (August 26, 1873 – June 30, 1961) was an American inventor, electrical engineer, and early pioneer in electronics of fundamental importance.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first for African-American women, established by Ethel Hedgeman and 15 other students at
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first for African-American women, established by Ethel Hedgeman and 15 other students at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Constructions ends on the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Shoshone River in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
1st airplane bombing experiments with explosives at San Francisco
1st airplane bombing experiments with explosives at San Francisco
Japan claims economic control of China
Japan claims economic control of China
3rd Dutch government Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms
3rd Dutch government Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms
Brilliant West Indian cricket batsman George Headley scores 157 of 176 on debut on the 4th day of the drawn 1st Test aga
Brilliant West Indian cricket batsman George Headley scores 157 of 176 on debut on the 4th day of the drawn 1st Test against England in Bridgetown, Barbados
Record snowfall of 2 inches falls in Los Angeles, California
Record snowfall of 2 inches falls in Los Angeles, California
8.4 earthquake in India/Nepal, 10,700 die
8.4 earthquake in India/Nepal, 10,700 die
Dutch ice cream vendors protest against Italian competition
Dutch ice cream vendors protest against Italian competition
1st all-glass windowless structure in US completed, Toledo, Ohio
1st all-glass windowless structure in US completed, Toledo, Ohio
Spanish Civil War: Second Battle of the Corunna Road ends after both forces withdraw
German involvement in the Spanish Civil War commenced with the outbreak of war in July 1936, with Adolf Hitler immediately sending in air and armored units to assist General Francisco Franco and his...
Municipal Railway & Market St RR begin service to Transbay Terminal
Municipal Railway & Market St RR begin service to Transbay Terminal
German U-Boot torpedoes Dutch merchant ship Arendskerk (Eagle's Church)
German U-Boot torpedoes Dutch merchant ship Arendskerk (Eagle's Church)
Chicago Cubs drop plans to install lights at Wrigley Field because of military's need for materials; takes 35 years befo
Chicago Cubs drop plans to install lights at Wrigley Field because of military's need for materials; takes 35 years before lights finally installed at the venerable ballpark
1,000 workers complete air conditioning system for Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
European Advisory Commission decides to divide Germany
European Advisory Commission decides to divide Germany
Every Amsterdammer gets 3 kg of sugar beets
Every Amsterdammer gets 3 kg of sugar beets
Mao's Red army conquers Ten-tsin
Mao's Red army conquers Ten-tsin
4,000 attend National Emergency Civil Rights Conference in Washington, D.C.
4,000 attend National Emergency Civil Rights Conference in Washington, D.C.
Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Range
Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Rangers, 1-0 at Madison Square Garden
"Cloud of Death" rolls down Mount Lamington, New Guinea kills 3-5,000
"Cloud of Death" rolls down Mount Lamington, New Guinea kills 3-5,000
16 car Federal Express train loses brakes & crashes in Washington, D.C. station
A runaway train is a type of railroad incident in which unattended rolling stock is accidentally allowed to roll onto the main line, a moving train loses enough braking power to be unable to stop in...
1st official act of Princess Beatrice, launches tanker Vasum
1st official act of Princess Beatrice, launches tanker Vasum
Dmitri Shostakovich's "From Jewish Folk Poetry" premieres in Leningrad
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in...
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed honorary member of Academia Santa Cecilia
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed honorary member of Academia Santa Cecilia
Brooklyn Dodgers extend their 5-year lease on Ebbets Field by signing a new 3-year lease with real estate developer Marv
Brooklyn Dodgers extend their 5-year lease on Ebbets Field by signing a new 3-year lease with real estate developer Marvin Kratter; club moves to Los Angeles the next year
New York Yankees announce that 140 MLB games to be televised on WPIX TV this season in a deal worth over $1 million doll
New York Yankees announce that 140 MLB games to be televised on WPIX TV this season in a deal worth over $1 million dollars
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines on the territory of Netherlands New Guinea as part of the Soviet-Indonesian Operation Trikora
MLB executives vote to hold a free agent amateur draft, officially known as Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draf
MLB executives vote to hold a free agent amateur draft, officially known as Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in NYC
San Francisco Giants make champion outfielder Willie Mays the highest-paid player in baseball when they sign him to a ne
San Francisco Giants make champion outfielder Willie Mays the highest-paid player in baseball when they sign him to a new $105,000 per season contract
Brunswick Records releases the single "I Can't Explain" by British rockers "The Who" in the UK, their 1st after changing
Brunswick Records releases the single "I Can't Explain" by British rockers "The Who" in the UK, their 1st after changing their band name
The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat by Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, the Prime M
The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat by Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, the Prime Minister of Nigeria and other senior political and military figures are killed
KDCD TV channel 18 in Midland, Texas (IND) begins broadcasting
KDCD TV channel 18 in Midland, Texas (IND) begins broadcasting
Nuclear test at Pacific Ocean
Nuclear test at Pacific Ocean
Aswan High Dam officially opens in Egypt
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.
TV drama "Emergency" with Randolph Mantooth and Robert Fuller premieres on NBC TV
Emergency! is an American action-adventure medical drama television series jointly produced by Mark VII Limited and Universal Television.
4 Watergate burglars plead guilty in federal court
The Watergate scandal, or simply Watergate, was a political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon.
Expert panel reports 18½ minute gap in Watergate tape, 5 separate erasures
The Watergate scandal, or simply Watergate, was a political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon.
Pioneering American female comedian Phyllis Diller gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Phyllis Ada Diller was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician and visual artist, best known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, wild hair and clothes, and...
Coneheads debut on "Saturday Night Live"
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American late-night live sketch comedy variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Michaels and Dick Ebersol that airs on NBC.
Super Bowl XII, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: Dallas Cowboys beat Denver Broncos, 27-10; MVP: Harvey Martin, Dal
Super Bowl XII, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: Dallas Cowboys beat Denver Broncos, 27-10; MVP: Harvey Martin, Dallas, DE & Randy White, Dallas, DT
Pam Gems' "Piaf!" premieres in London
Pam Gems' "Piaf!" premieres in London
Pitcher Bob Gibson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility; after a stellar 17 year car
Pitcher Bob Gibson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility; after a stellar 17 year career, polls 337 votes from Baseball Writers Association of America
"Forbidden Broadway" by/with Gerard Alessandrini premieres in NYC
"Forbidden Broadway" by/with Gerard Alessandrini premieres in NYC
Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to John Ashbery & Fred Chapell
Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to John Ashbery & Fred Chapell
Living Seas opens (Disneyland)
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (formerly The Living Seas) is a pavilion and aquarium located in the World Nature section of Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.
Montreal's rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens' 4-0 win against
Montreal's rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens' 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum
19-year-old Indian cricket leg-spinner Narenda Hirwani records best bowling figures on debut in Test history; captures 1
19-year-old Indian cricket leg-spinner Narenda Hirwani records best bowling figures on debut in Test history; captures 16-136 in 255 run 4th Test win v West Indies in Madras; Hirwani takes 8 wickets in each innings
Cerebral Palsy telethon raises $22.6 million
A telethon (a portmanteau of "television" and "marathon") is a televised fundraising event that lasts many hours or days, the purpose of which is to raise money for a charitable, political or other...
In a shrewd move, Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder who spent previous season in Japan; hits 51 homers thi
In a shrewd move, Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder who spent previous season in Japan; hits 51 homers this MLB season and becomes a premier power hitter for most of the 1990s
7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan, killing 2 people
7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan, killing 2 people
Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with the
Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with their 17th consecutive home defeat; break mark of 16 set by Orlando in 1990
Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL
Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL
Southern Alabama begins using new area code 334
Southern Alabama begins using new area code 334
Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnes
Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnesota Timberwolves; ultimately pays Amos $200,000 settlement, and is suspended for 11 games without pay
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida Panthers
The Racak incident: 45 Albanians in the Kosovo village of Racak are killed by Yugoslav security forces
The Racak incident: 45 Albanians in the Kosovo village of Racak are killed by Yugoslav security forces
Utah's Jerry Sloan becomes 12th coach in NBA history to reach the 700-victory plateau when the Jazz defeat the LA Clippe
Utah's Jerry Sloan becomes 12th coach in NBA history to reach the 700-victory plateau when the Jazz defeat the LA Clippers, 112-75 at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City
An intense solar flare blasts X-rays across the solar system
An intense solar flare blasts X-rays across the solar system
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, former Iraqi intelligence chief and half-brother of Saddam Hussein, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar,
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, former Iraqi intelligence chief and half-brother of Saddam Hussein, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, former chief judge of the Revolutionary Court, are executed by hanging in Iraq.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members celebrate 100th anniversary by donating $1 million to scholarship funds at Howard Uni
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members celebrate 100th anniversary by donating $1 million to scholarship funds at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Wikipedia, the free internet encyclopedia, turns 10 years old
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the wiki software MediaWiki.
19 Egyptian Army recruits are killed and 120 are injured in a train accident in Giza
19 Egyptian Army recruits are killed and 120 are injured in a train accident in Giza
LA Dodgers sign pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history, a 7-year, $215 million package averagin
LA Dodgers sign pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history, a 7-year, $215 million package averaging $30.7 million per season
American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan unveils newest exhibit replica skeleton of a Titanosaur dinosaur (found
American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan unveils newest exhibit replica skeleton of a Titanosaur dinosaur (found 2010 Argentina), largest known dinosaur at 70 tons, 37m
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of s
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of sexual harassment in "The New York Times"
Pope Francis arrives in Chile for a three-day visit amid child sexual abuse claims against church clergy
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025.
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar
6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi kills at least 42 with hundreds injured
A moment magnitude (Mw) 6.2 earthquake struck Majene Regency in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 WITA (18:28 UTC).
An 11-hour standoff with a British-Pakistani jihadist holding members of a Cooleyville, Texas synagogue hostage in hopes
An 11-hour standoff with a British-Pakistani jihadist holding members of a Cooleyville, Texas synagogue hostage in hopes of getting an alleged al-Qaeda operative released from a nearby prison, ends with the gunman being killed by FBI hostage rescue team; none of the hostages were harmed
At least 68 people killed in a plane crash by Yeti Airlines in Pokhara, Nepal, the countries worst crash for three decad
At least 68 people killed in a plane crash by Yeti Airlines in Pokhara, Nepal, the countries worst crash for three decades [1]
75th Emmy Awards: "Succession" Best Drama, "The Bear" Best Comedy, "Beef" Best Limited Series
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in American prime time television programming from June 1, 2022, until May 31, 2023, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets
At least 100 people thought to have died from starvation in a crackdown on illegal mining at the Stilfontein mine in Sou
At least 100 people thought to have died from starvation in a crackdown on illegal mining at the Stilfontein mine in South Africa, with 166 rescued [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
Famous Births on January 15
birth
Afonso V is born
Afonso V is born
birth
Ibn Saud is born
Ibn Saud is born
birth
Edward Teller is born
Edward Teller, American hungarian-american physicist and father of the h-bomb, known for hungarian-american physicist and father of the h-bomb, was born on 1908-01-15.
birth
Gamal Abdel Nasser is born
Gamal Abdel Nasser is born
birth
Martin Luther King Jr. is born
Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader, known for leader of the american civil rights movement; 'i have a dream' speech, was born on 1929-01-15. Martin Luther King Jr.
birth
Moliere is born
Moliere, French playwright and actor, known for french playwright and actor, was born on 1622-01-15.
birth
Charo is born
Charo is born
birth
Regina King is born
Regina King, American actress and director, known for american actress and director, was born on 1971-01-15. Regina Rene King is an American actress, director and producer.
birth
Dove Cameron is born
Dove Cameron, American actress and singer, known for american actress and singer, was born on 1996-01-15. Dove Olivia Cameron is an American singer and actress.
birth
Mary Pierce is born
Mary Pierce, French athlete, known for french tennis player, was born on 1975-01-15. Mary Caroline Pierce is a French former professional tennis player. She was ranked world No.
birth
Drew Brees is born
Drew Brees, American athlete, known for american football player and television analyst, was born on 1979-01-15.
Notable Deaths on January 15
death
Elizabeth Short dies
Elizabeth Short, American murder victim, known for american murder victim, died on 1947-01-15. Elizabeth Short (July 29, 1924 – c.
death
Meyer Lansky dies
Meyer Lansky, American russian-born american gangster, known for russian-born american gangster, died on 1983-01-15.
death
Seán MacBride dies
Seán MacBride, Irish republican activist, politician, and diplomat, known for irish republican activist, politician, and diplomat, died on 1988-01-15.
death
Harry Nilsson dies
Harry Nilsson, American singer-songwriter, known for american singer-songwriter, died on 1994-01-15.
death
Dolores O’Riordan dies
Dolores O’Riordan, Irish musician, known for irish musician, died on 2018-01-15. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician and…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 15, 588?
- BC Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem during Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
- What happened on January 15, 1535?
- Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.
- What happened on January 15, 1559?
- Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
- What happened on January 15, 1759?
- Montagu House (sometimes spelled "Montague") was a late 17th-century mansion in Great Russell Street in the Bloomsbury district of London, which became the first home of the British Museum.
- What happened on January 15, 1902?
- Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Complete Timeline — January 15 Through the Ages
69 Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor, only rules for three months before committing suicide
69 Otho seizes power in Rome, proclaiming himself Emperor, only rules for three months before committing suicide
BC Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem during Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
BC Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem during Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
Sisinnius begins his reign as pope but dies just 20 days later
Sisinnius begins his reign as pope but dies just 20 days later
One of the last known Maya dated monuments, a stela from the city of Itzimte (modern Guatemala)
Maya stelae (singular stela) are monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization of ancient Mesoamerica.
Caliph al-Mustaqfi blinded and ousted
Caliph al-Mustaqfi blinded and ousted
Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria gives his wife Margaretha, Holland and Zealand
Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria gives his wife Margaretha, Holland and Zealand
Afonso V is born
Afonso V is born
King Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church of England
Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland and loses access to the Baltic Sea
Battle of Boksum: Spanish troops under Count Tassis defeat the States Army
Battle of Boksum: Spanish troops under Count Tassis defeat the States Army
French King Henri IV grants military captain Pierre Chauvin de Tonnetuit a ten-year commission for the fur trade in New
French King Henri IV grants military captain Pierre Chauvin de Tonnetuit a ten-year commission for the fur trade in New France - he goes on to found doomed colony of Tadoussac [1]
Moliere is born
Moliere, French playwright and actor, known for french playwright and actor, was born on 1622-01-15.
Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism
Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism
Riot at burial of Orangist leader Daniel Raap in Amsterdam
Riot at burial of Orangist leader Daniel Raap in Amsterdam
British Museum opens at Montagu House in London
Montagu House (sometimes spelled "Montague") was a late 17th-century mansion in Great Russell Street in the Bloomsbury district of London, which became the first home of the British Museum.
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
Fraunces Tavern opens in NYC
People of New Connecticut (Vermont) declare independence from England
Vermont ( ) is a landlocked state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States.
American Continental Congress establishes court of appeals
The Continental Congress was a series of legislative bodies, with some executive function, who acted as the Provisional Government for the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain in North America, and the...
The Asiatic Society is founded by William Jones at a meeting in Calcutta's Fort William, India
The Asiatic Society is an organisation founded during the Company rule in India to enhance and further the cause of "Oriental research" (in this case, research into India and the surrounding...
War of 1812: the USS President, an American frigate, is captured by four British frigates
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Greek War of Independence: Demetrius Ypsilanti is elected president of the legislative assembly.
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
1st US railroad honeymoon trip, Mr & Mrs Pierson, Charleston, South Carolina
1st US railroad honeymoon trip, Mr & Mrs Pierson, Charleston, South Carolina
HMS Beagle anchors at Goeree Tierra del Fuego
HMS Beagle anchors at Goeree Tierra del Fuego
University of Notre Dame receives its charter in Indiana
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (known simply as Notre Dame; NOH-tər-DAYM; ND) is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States.
1st Swedish magazine in US, Skandinavia, published in NYC
1st Swedish magazine in US, Skandinavia, published in NYC
General Mariano Arista replaces Mexican President José Joaquín de Herrera
José Joaquín Antonio Florencio de Herrera y Ricardos (February 23, 1792 – February 10, 1854) was a Mexican statesman who served as president of Mexico three times (1844, 1844–1845 and 1848–1851), and...
1st first-class game in Sydney, NSW v Vic at The Domain
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia.
First US newspaper printed on wood-pulp paper, Boston Morning Journal
First US newspaper printed on wood-pulp paper, Boston Morning Journal
Second Battle of Fort Fisher: Union Navy bombards Fort Fisher, North Carolina, allowing Union troops to capture Confeder
Second Battle of Fort Fisher: Union Navy bombards Fort Fisher, North Carolina, allowing Union troops to capture Confederacy's last remaining seaport [1]
Ibn Saud is born
Ibn Saud is born
"Die Afrikaanse Patriot", the first newspaper in Afrikaans, is published in Paarl
Die Afrikaanse Patriot was the first Afrikaans-language newspaper. The first issue was published in Paarl on 15 January 1876.
US Assay Office in Helena, Montana opens
US Assay Office in Helena, Montana opens
First US ski club forms in Berlin, New Hampshire
First US ski club forms in Berlin, New Hampshire
Wilson Bentley photographs his first snowflakes with a camera attached to a microscope, in Jericho, Vermont
Wilson Alwyn Bentley (February 9, 1865 – December 23, 1931), also known as Snowflake Bentley, was an American meteorologist and photographer, who was the first known person to take detailed...
Weekly Herald, 1st newspaper in Vancouver, BC, publishes 1st issue
Weekly Herald, 1st newspaper in Vancouver, BC, publishes 1st issue
The rules of basketball are first published in Triangle magazine, written by James Naismith
The rules of basketball are first published in Triangle magazine, written by James Naismith
Australian cricket spin bowler Albert Trott takes 8-43 on debut to end England's 2nd innings at 143 in 3rd Test in Adela
Australian cricket spin bowler Albert Trott takes 8-43 on debut to end England's 2nd innings at 143 in 3rd Test in Adelaide; Australia wins by 382 in 4 days
Henry Arthur Jones' "Michael & his Lost Angel" premieres in London
Henry Arthur Jones' "Michael & his Lost Angel" premieres in London
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
3-element vacuum tube patented by American inventor Lee De Forest
Lee de Forest (August 26, 1873 – June 30, 1961) was an American inventor, electrical engineer, and early pioneer in electronics of fundamental importance.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first for African-American women, established by Ethel Hedgeman and 15 other students at
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first for African-American women, established by Ethel Hedgeman and 15 other students at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Edward Teller is born
Edward Teller, American hungarian-american physicist and father of the h-bomb, known for hungarian-american physicist and father of the h-bomb, was born on 1908-01-15.
Constructions ends on the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Shoshone River in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
1st airplane bombing experiments with explosives at San Francisco
1st airplane bombing experiments with explosives at San Francisco
Japan claims economic control of China
Japan claims economic control of China
Gamal Abdel Nasser is born
Gamal Abdel Nasser is born
3rd Dutch government Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms
3rd Dutch government Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms
Martin Luther King Jr. is born
Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader, known for leader of the american civil rights movement; 'i have a dream' speech, was born on 1929-01-15. Martin Luther King Jr.
Businesswoman Estee Mentzer (23) weds businessman Joseph Lauter (later Lauder)
Businesswoman Estee Mentzer (23) weds businessman Joseph Lauter (later Lauder)
Brilliant West Indian cricket batsman George Headley scores 157 of 176 on debut on the 4th day of the drawn 1st Test aga
Brilliant West Indian cricket batsman George Headley scores 157 of 176 on debut on the 4th day of the drawn 1st Test against England in Bridgetown, Barbados
Record snowfall of 2 inches falls in Los Angeles, California
Record snowfall of 2 inches falls in Los Angeles, California
8.4 earthquake in India/Nepal, 10,700 die
8.4 earthquake in India/Nepal, 10,700 die
Dutch ice cream vendors protest against Italian competition
Dutch ice cream vendors protest against Italian competition
1st all-glass windowless structure in US completed, Toledo, Ohio
1st all-glass windowless structure in US completed, Toledo, Ohio
Spanish Civil War: Second Battle of the Corunna Road ends after both forces withdraw
German involvement in the Spanish Civil War commenced with the outbreak of war in July 1936, with Adolf Hitler immediately sending in air and armored units to assist General Francisco Franco and his...
Municipal Railway & Market St RR begin service to Transbay Terminal
Municipal Railway & Market St RR begin service to Transbay Terminal
German U-Boot torpedoes Dutch merchant ship Arendskerk (Eagle's Church)
German U-Boot torpedoes Dutch merchant ship Arendskerk (Eagle's Church)
Chicago Cubs drop plans to install lights at Wrigley Field because of military's need for materials; takes 35 years befo
Chicago Cubs drop plans to install lights at Wrigley Field because of military's need for materials; takes 35 years before lights finally installed at the venerable ballpark
1,000 workers complete air conditioning system for Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
European Advisory Commission decides to divide Germany
European Advisory Commission decides to divide Germany
Every Amsterdammer gets 3 kg of sugar beets
Every Amsterdammer gets 3 kg of sugar beets
Elizabeth Short dies
Elizabeth Short, American murder victim, known for american murder victim, died on 1947-01-15. Elizabeth Short (July 29, 1924 – c.
Mao's Red army conquers Ten-tsin
Mao's Red army conquers Ten-tsin
4,000 attend National Emergency Civil Rights Conference in Washington, D.C.
4,000 attend National Emergency Civil Rights Conference in Washington, D.C.
Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Range
Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Rangers, 1-0 at Madison Square Garden
"Cloud of Death" rolls down Mount Lamington, New Guinea kills 3-5,000
"Cloud of Death" rolls down Mount Lamington, New Guinea kills 3-5,000
Charo is born
Charo is born
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
16 car Federal Express train loses brakes & crashes in Washington, D.C. station
A runaway train is a type of railroad incident in which unattended rolling stock is accidentally allowed to roll onto the main line, a moving train loses enough braking power to be unable to stop in...
American film director Stanley Kubrick (26) weds second wife, Austrian theatrical designer Ruth Sobotka (29); divorce in
American film director Stanley Kubrick (26) weds second wife, Austrian theatrical designer Ruth Sobotka (29); divorce in 1957
1st official act of Princess Beatrice, launches tanker Vasum
1st official act of Princess Beatrice, launches tanker Vasum
Dmitri Shostakovich's "From Jewish Folk Poetry" premieres in Leningrad
Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in...
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed honorary member of Academia Santa Cecilia
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed honorary member of Academia Santa Cecilia
Brooklyn Dodgers extend their 5-year lease on Ebbets Field by signing a new 3-year lease with real estate developer Marv
Brooklyn Dodgers extend their 5-year lease on Ebbets Field by signing a new 3-year lease with real estate developer Marvin Kratter; club moves to Los Angeles the next year
New York Yankees announce that 140 MLB games to be televised on WPIX TV this season in a deal worth over $1 million doll
New York Yankees announce that 140 MLB games to be televised on WPIX TV this season in a deal worth over $1 million dollars
Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records
The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines
Battle of Arafura Sea: Dutch destroyers intercept and destroy three Indonesian torpedo boats attempting to land marines on the territory of Netherlands New Guinea as part of the Soviet-Indonesian Operation Trikora
MLB executives vote to hold a free agent amateur draft, officially known as Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draf
MLB executives vote to hold a free agent amateur draft, officially known as Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in NYC
San Francisco Giants make champion outfielder Willie Mays the highest-paid player in baseball when they sign him to a ne
San Francisco Giants make champion outfielder Willie Mays the highest-paid player in baseball when they sign him to a new $105,000 per season contract
Brunswick Records releases the single "I Can't Explain" by British rockers "The Who" in the UK, their 1st after changing
Brunswick Records releases the single "I Can't Explain" by British rockers "The Who" in the UK, their 1st after changing their band name
The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat by Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, the Prime M
The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat by Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, the Prime Minister of Nigeria and other senior political and military figures are killed
KDCD TV channel 18 in Midland, Texas (IND) begins broadcasting
KDCD TV channel 18 in Midland, Texas (IND) begins broadcasting
Nuclear test at Pacific Ocean
Nuclear test at Pacific Ocean
Aswan High Dam officially opens in Egypt
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.
Regina King is born
Regina King, American actress and director, known for american actress and director, was born on 1971-01-15. Regina Rene King is an American actress, director and producer.
TV drama "Emergency" with Randolph Mantooth and Robert Fuller premieres on NBC TV
Emergency! is an American action-adventure medical drama television series jointly produced by Mark VII Limited and Universal Television.
4 Watergate burglars plead guilty in federal court
The Watergate scandal, or simply Watergate, was a political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon.
Expert panel reports 18½ minute gap in Watergate tape, 5 separate erasures
The Watergate scandal, or simply Watergate, was a political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon.
Pioneering American female comedian Phyllis Diller gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Phyllis Ada Diller was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician and visual artist, best known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, wild hair and clothes, and...
Mary Pierce is born
Mary Pierce, French athlete, known for french tennis player, was born on 1975-01-15. Mary Caroline Pierce is a French former professional tennis player. She was ranked world No.
Coneheads debut on "Saturday Night Live"
Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American late-night live sketch comedy variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Michaels and Dick Ebersol that airs on NBC.
Super Bowl XII, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: Dallas Cowboys beat Denver Broncos, 27-10; MVP: Harvey Martin, Dal
Super Bowl XII, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: Dallas Cowboys beat Denver Broncos, 27-10; MVP: Harvey Martin, Dallas, DE & Randy White, Dallas, DT
Drew Brees is born
Drew Brees, American athlete, known for american football player and television analyst, was born on 1979-01-15.
Pam Gems' "Piaf!" premieres in London
Pam Gems' "Piaf!" premieres in London
Police drama "Hill Street Blues" premieres on NBC
"Hill Street Station" is the first episode of the first season of the American serial police drama Hill Street Blues.
Pitcher Bob Gibson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility; after a stellar 17 year car
Pitcher Bob Gibson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility; after a stellar 17 year career, polls 337 votes from Baseball Writers Association of America
"Forbidden Broadway" by/with Gerard Alessandrini premieres in NYC
"Forbidden Broadway" by/with Gerard Alessandrini premieres in NYC
Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
Dutch political party DS'70 disbands
Meyer Lansky dies
Meyer Lansky, American russian-born american gangster, known for russian-born american gangster, died on 1983-01-15.
Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to John Ashbery & Fred Chapell
Bollingen Prize for poetry awarded to John Ashbery & Fred Chapell
Living Seas opens (Disneyland)
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (formerly The Living Seas) is a pavilion and aquarium located in the World Nature section of Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.
Montreal's rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens' 4-0 win against
Montreal's rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens' 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum
19-year-old Indian cricket leg-spinner Narenda Hirwani records best bowling figures on debut in Test history; captures 1
19-year-old Indian cricket leg-spinner Narenda Hirwani records best bowling figures on debut in Test history; captures 16-136 in 255 run 4th Test win v West Indies in Madras; Hirwani takes 8 wickets in each innings
Seán MacBride dies
Seán MacBride, Irish republican activist, politician, and diplomat, known for irish republican activist, politician, and diplomat, died on 1988-01-15.
Cerebral Palsy telethon raises $22.6 million
A telethon (a portmanteau of "television" and "marathon") is a televised fundraising event that lasts many hours or days, the purpose of which is to raise money for a charitable, political or other...
In a shrewd move, Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder who spent previous season in Japan; hits 51 homers thi
In a shrewd move, Detroit Tigers sign first baseman Cecil Fielder who spent previous season in Japan; hits 51 homers this MLB season and becomes a premier power hitter for most of the 1990s
7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan, killing 2 people
7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan, killing 2 people
Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with the
Dallas Mavericks drop a 104-87 decision to the San Antonio Spurs at Reunion Arena to set an unwanted NBA record with their 17th consecutive home defeat; break mark of 16 set by Orlando in 1990
Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL
Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL
Harry Nilsson dies
Harry Nilsson, American singer-songwriter, known for american singer-songwriter, died on 1994-01-15.
Southern Alabama begins using new area code 334
Southern Alabama begins using new area code 334
Dove Cameron is born
Dove Cameron, American actress and singer, known for american actress and singer, was born on 1996-01-15. Dove Olivia Cameron is an American singer and actress.
Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnes
Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnesota Timberwolves; ultimately pays Amos $200,000 settlement, and is suspended for 11 games without pay
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida Panthers
The Racak incident: 45 Albanians in the Kosovo village of Racak are killed by Yugoslav security forces
The Racak incident: 45 Albanians in the Kosovo village of Racak are killed by Yugoslav security forces
Utah's Jerry Sloan becomes 12th coach in NBA history to reach the 700-victory plateau when the Jazz defeat the LA Clippe
Utah's Jerry Sloan becomes 12th coach in NBA history to reach the 700-victory plateau when the Jazz defeat the LA Clippers, 112-75 at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City
Wikipedia, a free Wiki or content encyclopedia, is launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger
Lawrence Mark Sanger is an American Internet project developer and philosopher who co-founded Wikipedia, along with Jimmy Wales.
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
An intense solar flare blasts X-rays across the solar system
An intense solar flare blasts X-rays across the solar system
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, former Iraqi intelligence chief and half-brother of Saddam Hussein, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar,
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, former Iraqi intelligence chief and half-brother of Saddam Hussein, and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, former chief judge of the Revolutionary Court, are executed by hanging in Iraq.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members celebrate 100th anniversary by donating $1 million to scholarship funds at Howard Uni
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members celebrate 100th anniversary by donating $1 million to scholarship funds at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NY
Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. All passengers and crew survive in what becomes known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
Wikipedia, the free internet encyclopedia, turns 10 years old
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the wiki software MediaWiki.
19 Egyptian Army recruits are killed and 120 are injured in a train accident in Giza
19 Egyptian Army recruits are killed and 120 are injured in a train accident in Giza
LA Dodgers sign pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history, a 7-year, $215 million package averagin
LA Dodgers sign pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the biggest deal in baseball history, a 7-year, $215 million package averaging $30.7 million per season
American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan unveils newest exhibit replica skeleton of a Titanosaur dinosaur (found
American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan unveils newest exhibit replica skeleton of a Titanosaur dinosaur (found 2010 Argentina), largest known dinosaur at 70 tons, 37m
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of s
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of sexual harassment in "The New York Times"
Pope Francis arrives in Chile for a three-day visit amid child sexual abuse claims against church clergy
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025.
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar
Dolores O’Riordan dies
Dolores O’Riordan, Irish musician, known for irish musician, died on 2018-01-15. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician and…
6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi kills at least 42 with hundreds injured
A moment magnitude (Mw) 6.2 earthquake struck Majene Regency in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 WITA (18:28 UTC).
An 11-hour standoff with a British-Pakistani jihadist holding members of a Cooleyville, Texas synagogue hostage in hopes
An 11-hour standoff with a British-Pakistani jihadist holding members of a Cooleyville, Texas synagogue hostage in hopes of getting an alleged al-Qaeda operative released from a nearby prison, ends with the gunman being killed by FBI hostage rescue team; none of the hostages were harmed
At least 68 people killed in a plane crash by Yeti Airlines in Pokhara, Nepal, the countries worst crash for three decad
At least 68 people killed in a plane crash by Yeti Airlines in Pokhara, Nepal, the countries worst crash for three decades [1]
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", comp
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", completing his EGOT (winning all four major American entertainment awards)
75th Emmy Awards: "Succession" Best Drama, "The Bear" Best Comedy, "Beef" Best Limited Series
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in American prime time television programming from June 1, 2022, until May 31, 2023, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets
At least 100 people thought to have died from starvation in a crackdown on illegal mining at the Stilfontein mine in Sou
At least 100 people thought to have died from starvation in a crackdown on illegal mining at the Stilfontein mine in South Africa, with 166 rescued [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]