January 15th is also known as Strawberry Ice Cream Day and Hat Day.
We’ve made it to the fifteenth day of the year – it may not feel like an achievement, but it really is! There are 350 days left until we reach the new year.
Were you born on January 15 or just want to learn some cool facts about what happened on this day? Take a peek at our top picks of the day’s happenings right here.
Did you know that on this day in 2001, the free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, was launched? The website takes its name from the Hawaiian word “wiki”, meaning “quick”.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 15th in history!
What Happened On January 15 In History?
The World Economic Forum announced there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans by as early as 2050.
Taylor Caniff released his first ever music video for the single “Cash on Me”.
US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River, NYC.
Wikipedia was launched.
The first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles.
Construction of The Pentagon was completed.
World famous Swan Lake ballet premiered in St. Petersburg at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre.
Queen Elizabeth I claimed the throne after her half-sister, Queen Mary I, died November 17, 1558.
Emperor Otho began his three-month reign after overthrowing the previous emperor.
January 15 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on this day all share the Capricorn star sign.
Capricorns are ambitious, determined and will consistently apply efforts to overcome any obstacles in their way.
For those of you born in January, you have the Garnet birthstone. This birthstone provides love and loyal friendships into people’s lives while also giving them good health.
If you were lucky enough to be born on this day, you were likely conceived around April 24th, the year before.
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Martin Luther King! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
Famous People Born On January 15
Dove Cameron
American Actress
Skrillex
American DJ
Pitbull
American Rapper
Did you know that on this day, January 15th 2001, the free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, was launched?