
January 15
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on January 15. From 1900 until now.
January 15 is under the sign of Capricorn.
Famous birthdays on this day include Martin Luther King (1929), Margherita Buy (1962) and Mary Pierce (1975).
Several movies were released around January 15 over the years, such as The Kid in 1921 directed by Charles Chaplin and Donnie Darko in 2001 directed by Richard Kelly.
But much more happened on January 15 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around January 15 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 15?
Holidays
Events
- 2019 2019 Nairobi attack: Multiple explosions and gunfire are reported after four armed men stormed the Dusit hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility. (BBC)
- 2018 Iraqi insurgency (2017–present), January 2018 Baghdad bombings: A double suicide bombing kills at least 35 people and injures over 90 in Baghdad, Iraq. (BBC)
- 2017 War in Afghanistan: At least seven people are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Nangarhar Province. (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
- 2016 2016 Ouagadougou attacks: Gunmen armed with heavy weapons attack a restaurant called Cappuccino and the Splendid Hotel, taking hostages, in the heart of Burkino Faso's capital, Ouagadougou. At least 20 people are reportedly killed. (BBC) (The Guardian)Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claims responsibility for the attack, which if confirmed would be the first Islamic terrorist attack in the city. (AFP/Reuters via ABC News Australia)
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Famous Birthday
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Famous Deaths
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 15 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2018 Ed Sheeran - Perfect
- 2017 Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
- 2016 Adele - Hello
- 2015 Taylor Swift - Blank Space
- 2014 Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
- 2013 Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
- 2012 LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
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2011
Katy Perry - Firework
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2010
Ke$ha - TiK ToK
- 2009 Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2018 Imagine Dragons - Thunder
- 2017 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
- 2015 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2014 Lorde - Royals
- 2013 The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- 2012 The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
- 2011 The Black Keys - Tighten Up
- 2010 Three Days Grace - Break
Books
Which were the most popular books released around January 15 over the years?
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