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 Events Happened On January 15 In History?
2019 The World Economic Forum announced that there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans by as early as 2050.
2015 Taylor Caniff released his first-ever music video for his single “Cash on Me.”

2009 US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River, NYC.
2001 Wikipedia was launched.
1975 Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida.
1967 The first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles.
1943 Construction of The Pentagon was completed.

1895 The world-famous Swan Lake ballet premiered in St. Petersburg at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre.
1861 Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.

1559 Queen Elizabeth I claimed the throne after her half-sister, Queen Mary I, died November 17, 1558.
1535 King Henry VIII became the head of the Church of England.
69 AD Emperor Otho began his three-month reign after overthrowing the previous emperor.
Famous People Born On January 15
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.
1996 Dove Cameron
American Actress

- Age:
- 26 years old
- Born In:
- Washington, USA
1929 Martin Luther King Jr.
American Minister

- Died On:
- Apr 4, 1968 (Age 39)
- Born In:
- Georgia, USA
1981 Pitbull
American Rapper

- Age:
- 41 years old
- Born In:
- Florida, USA
1988 Skrillex
American DJ

- Age:
- 34 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On January 15
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Today is a special day to be able to feed your sweet tooth without guilt, so grab a spoon and dig in! National Strawberry Ice Cream Day gives special appreciation to one of the best tasting ice creams out there, so what are you waiting for?

National Hat Day
There's no better way to add style to your outfit than with a trendy hat. Today is National Hat Day, and there's no better way to participate than by trying on some new hats and seeing how your friends react!
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.