Assassination of Galba
Galba & his heir are assassinated & Otho is proclaimed master of Rome. Assassinated in a plot led by Otho
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January 15 in History
This permanent archive page contains 173 World History Database records for January 15, spanning 69 to 2025. Recorded topics include Assassination of Galba; Rome-Germania War; Abdication.
Total: 173Events: 155Births: 7Deaths: 5Battles: 5Coronations: 1Countries: 40
Events on January 15
Assassination of Galba
Galbas head is cut off & paraded around the Castra Praetoria. Assassinated by the Praetorian Guards
Assassination of Galba
Helps Otho to murder the Emperor Galba
Rome-Germania War
Defends the Italian border against the advancing legions of the Rhine
Abdication
The Archbishop of Canterbury announces in Westminster hall that Edward II is deposed
Siege of Calais
Yorkists under Wenlock & Denham capture Rivers in Sandwich & take him to Calais
Siege of Calais
Yorkists under Wenlock & Denham capture Rivers in Sandwich & take him to Calais
Siege of Calais
Yorkists under Wenlock & Denham capture Rivers in Sandwich & take him to Calais
Reformation Parliament
Cromwell favours the assertion of royal supremacy and manipulates the Commons by resurrecting anti-clerical grievances
Reformation Parliament
The Reformation Parliament opens
Reformation, The
Cromwell favours the assertion of royal supremacy and manipulates the Commons by resurrecting anti-clerical grievances
Reformation, The
The Reformation Parliament opens
Rule of Livonia
Renounces Russian claims to Livonia under the Truce of Yam-Zapolski
Truce of Yam-Zapolski
Secures a favorable truce with Ivan IV that restores Polish-Lithuanian control in Livonia and Polotsk
Truce of Yam-Zapolski
Concludes the Truce of Yam-Zapolski with Poland-Lithuania during the Livonian War
Truce of Yam-Zapolski
Acts for Stephen Bathory in the diplomacy surrounding the Truce of Yam-Zapolski
Jovian Moons Recognized as Satellites
Concludes that four observed bodies orbit Jupiter rather than the Earth.
Exile of George Digby
Digby leaves England to avoid arrest after supporting the attempted action against parliamentary leaders.
Parliament
Following his Treaty with the Scots Parliament renounces allegiance to Charles I
Treaty of Scotland
Following his Treaty with the Scots Parliament renounces allegiance to Charles I
Impeachment
Impeached for embezzlement, cleared but resigns & becomes Lord Chamberlain. Charged by the Commons with "popery"
Resignation of Henry Bennett
Impeached for embezzlement, cleared but resigns & becomes Lord Chamberlain
Support for George Churchill's Election
Attends the St Albans election in support of his brother George Churchill's parliamentary candidacy.
Siege of Stirling Castle
Hawley advanced with his main army of 6,000 on 15 January, intending to relieve Stirling Castle
Reballion of Bounty
Leads the rebellion of the Bounty
Appeal to the People Rejected
The Convention rejected a proposal to submit the judgment against Louis XVI to popular ratification.
Vote on Guilt
The Convention voted overwhelmingly that Louis XVI was guilty of conspiracy against public liberty and the security of the state.
Partition
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign an act that terminates the Lithuanian-Polish state
Rule of Poland
Russia, Prussia and Austria sign an act that terminates the Lithuanian-Polish state
Executive Council Elected
The First National Assembly elects Mavrokordatos to preside over the revolutionary executive.
First National Legislative Body
Ypsilantis becomes president of the legislative branch created by the First National Assembly.
Provisional Government Formed
Mavrokordatos becomes President of the first revolutionary executive.
Overthrow of Melgarejo
Morales leads the uprising that removes Melgarejo from power.
Sleeping Beauty
1st performance of, "Sleeping Beauty"
Capture of Riyadh
Recaptures Riyadh and begins the formation of the modern Saudi state.
Capture of Riyadh
Takes part in the assault that restores Saudi control of Riyadh.
Doctorate Formally Awarded
The University of Zurich formally awards Einstein his doctorate in physics.
Discovery Hut Inspected
Scott inspects the old Discovery hut at Hut Point.
Hut Point Shelter Assessed
He finds the building heavily filled with snow and ice.
Agreement on Mutual support between Italy and Rumania announced
Existence of secret agreement for mutual support between Italy and Rumania announced by respective Governments
Agreement on Mutual support between Italy and Rumania announced
Existence of secret agreement for mutual support between Italy and Rumania announced by respective Governments
Free State
The Irish Free State, southern Ireland, is established
Independence of Ireland
The Irish Free State, southern Ireland, is established
Workers and Peasants Red Army Decree
The Soviet government decrees creation of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army on a voluntary basis.
Assassination of Karl Liebknecht
Murdered while under arrest
Assassination of Rosa Luxemburg
Murdered while under arrest
Spartacist League
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Spartacist League
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Spartacist League
Bloody street fights culminated in the beating and shooting deaths of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht after their arrests
Resignation of Wihelm Marx
Dr Marx leaves office
Artificial Radioactivity
Announces artificial radioactivity with Irene Joliot-Curie.
Artificial Radioactivity
Announces artificial radioactivity with Frederic Joliot-Curie.
Fall of Grau Government
Leaves office under pressure from Batista and conservative forces.
Election
A Popular Front electoral platform is agreed
Health of George V
Begins an illness which ends in his death
US Declaration of Intention
Files a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States.
Quantitative Neutron Moment Publication
Publishes a quantitative magnetic-resonance determination of the neutron magnetic moment with Felix Bloch.
Quantitative Neutron Moment Publication
Publishes the neutron magnetic-moment measurement obtained with Luis Alvarez.
Diplomatic Mission
Ciano visits Budapest as Italy maintains Axis diplomatic contacts during the expanding European war.
Atlantic Wall Inspection Report
Jodl reports serious weaknesses after inspecting Atlantic Wall defences along the Channel coast.
Atlantic Wall Weaknesses Reported to Hitler
Jodl reports that major sections of the Atlantic Wall remain incomplete and inadequately prepared.
Normandy Ground Plan Approved
Secures Allied approval for his revised ground plan for the Normandy invasion.
Operation Overlord
The Allies agree the plans for D-Day
Operation Overlord
Montgomerys plans for D-Day are approved by the Allies
Reballion of Rebels in Drvar
Moves his HQ to Drvar
Reballion of Rebels in Jajce
The Germans launch an offensive against Titos partisans & drive them out of their HQ
Evacuation
Hitler evacuates his HQ at Adlershorst
Invasion of Germany
Hitler evacuates his HQ at Adlershorst
Fast
The Indian Government agrees to Gandhis demands & pays Pakistan œ44 million
Release of Pakistan Funds
The Indian government agrees to release Pakistan's outstanding share of partition financial assets during Gandhi's fast.
End of Joseph Pholien Government
The Joseph Pholien Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Jean Van Houtte Government
Begins the Jean Van Houtte Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Independence of Germany
Recognizes the Independence of West Germany
Independence of Russia
Recognizes the Independence of West Germany
Tired of Waiting for You
The Kinks release Tired of Waiting for You.
Completion of Vietnam Study
Gelb completes the Defense Department history and prepares the finished study for delivery to Secretary Clark Clifford.
Pentagon Papers
It was classified Top Secret-Sensitive, although Sensitive was not an official classification and only indicated that access should be controlled.
Pentagon Papers
McNamara left the Defense Department in February 1968, and his successor Clark M. Clifford received the finished study on January 15, 1969, five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration – although Clifford claimed he never read it.
Pentagon Papers
The study contained 3,000 pages of historical analysis and 4,000 pages of original government documents in 47 volumes.
Pentagon Papers
It was classified Top Secret-Sensitive, although Sensitive was not an official classification and only indicated that access should be controlled.
Pentagon Papers
McNamara left the Defense Department in February 1968, and his successor Clark M. Clifford received the finished study on January 15, 1969, five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration – although Clifford claimed he never read it.
Pentagon Papers
The study contained 3,000 pages of historical analysis and 4,000 pages of original government documents in 47 volumes.
Pentagon Papers Classification
The completed study presented by Gelb remains classified at the Top Secret level.
Presentation to Clark Clifford
Gelb presents the completed Vietnam study to Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration.
Reballion of Rebels in Biafra
Most countries in Africa support the central Government since all feare a similar breakup in their own countries, the British, Italians and the Soviet Union supplied the central Government with arms, while the French supplied the Biafrans. Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years. Accepts the surrender of the Biafran commanders
Rule of Biafra
Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years
High Dam Dedication
Sadat cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the official dedication of the High Dam.
Inauguration of Aswan High Dam
Sadat formally inaugurates the High Dam with Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny.
Soviet Participation in Inauguration
Podgorny joins Sadat at the ceremony celebrating Soviet-Egyptian construction cooperation.
Peace
Halts the US offensive in Vietnam
Pope Paul VI has an audience with Golda Meir at the Vatican
Pope Paul VI has an audience with Golda Meir at the Vatican. 1st Israeli head of state to be received by the Pope
Watergate Guilty Plea
Bernard Barker pleads guilty to charges arising from the Watergate break-in.
Watergate Guilty Plea
Bernard Barker pleads guilty to charges arising from the Watergate break-in.
Watergate Guilty Plea
Pleads guilty with Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis during the Watergate break-in trial.
Watergate Guilty Plea
Virgilio Gonzalez pleads guilty to charges arising from the Watergate break-in.
Watergate Guilty Plea
Eugenio Martinez pleads guilty to charges arising from the Watergate break-in.
Watergate Guilty Plea
Frank Sturgis pleads guilty on January 15, 1973, to charges arising from the Watergate break-in.
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war. Goes to Portugal & agrees to form a coaltion Government with Roberto & Savimbi
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Black Hole Particle Emission
Calculates emission rates for massless particles from an uncharged, nonrotating black hole using Hawking radiation and black hole perturbation theory.
Black Holes and Thermodynamics
Explores the thermodynamic interpretation of black holes and the relationship between horizon area, entropy and temperature.
End of Second Trygve Bratteli Government
The Second Trygve Bratteli Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Helios 2 Solar Wind Mission Launch
Continues close-range investigation of solar-wind plasma after Helios 2 launches into an orbit extending well inside the orbit of Mercury.
Odvar Nordli Government
Begins the Odvar Nordli Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Business of the House
As Leader of the House, announces the following week's Commons business, including legislation, opposition debates and scheduled parliamentary proceedings.
Election
Elected Prime Minister of Brazil, 1st civilian in 21 yrs
Young Premier Takes Office
Hun Sen begins his premiership under the PRK government
Ceasefire
Najibullah begins a unilateral ceasefire intended to open negotiations with resistance groups.
National Reconciliation
Najibullah announces a unilateral ceasefire and invites opposition groups to negotiate.
National Security Council
From 1989 through March 1991 serves in President Bushs administration as Director then Senior Director, of Soviet and East European Affairs in the National Security Council, and a Special Assistant to the President
Coalition Readiness Assessment
Powell advises that coalition forces are prepared to execute the approved campaign plan.
General
Appointed General Secretary of the Arab League
Major General
Pervez Musharraf is promoted to major general.
Term Extension Referendum
Referendum extends Niyazov's presidential term until 2002
Hubble Deep Field
Williams directs the Hubble Deep Field program, combining hundreds of exposures into an unprecedented deep view containing thousands of galaxies.
Resignation of Andreas Papandreou
Papandreou resigns as Prime Minister because of serious illness.
Accords of Oslo
The United States helps mediate the Hebron Protocol during the final phase of Christopher's tenure
Hebron Protocol
Backs implementation of the Hebron redeployment agreement as the Clinton administration supports the Israeli Palestinian accord.
Hebron Protocol
Backs implementation of the Hebron redeployment agreement.
Hebron Protocol
Approves the Hebron redeployment agreement with Netanyahu after US mediation.
Hebron Protocol
Signs the Hebron Protocol with Netanyahu after US mediation.
Hebron Protocol
Announces that Netanyahu and Arafat have reached agreement on Israeli redeployment in Hebron.
Hebron Protocol
Agrees to redeploy Israeli forces from most of Hebron while retaining Israeli control over H2 areas.
Hebron Protocol
Signs the Hebron Protocol arranging Israeli redeployment from most of the city.
Hebron Protocol
Mediates final understandings between Israeli and Palestinian leaders before the Hebron agreement is concluded.
Hebron Protocol
Encourages Netanyahu and Arafat to preserve the Oslo process as Hebron negotiations reach agreement.
Presidency Ends
Snegur leaves office after Moldova's first post-independence presidency
President Takes Office
Petru Lucinschi becomes President after defeating Snegur in the 1996 election
STS-81 Mir Crew Handover
Replaces John Blaha as the American resident aboard Mir after Atlantis docks and the two astronauts complete their formal crew exchange.
End of Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
National Security Adviser
Rice headed Chevrons committee on public policy until she resigned on January 15, 2001, to become National Security Adviser to President George W. Bush
Chief Minister
Sushil Kumar Shinde becomes Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Resignation of Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Deshmukh leaves office as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Defection
Jackson defects from the Conservative Party to the Labour Party
Inauguration
Abbas is formally sworn in as the President of the Palestinian National Authority in a ceremony held in the West Bank town of Ramallah
Execution
Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, the half-brother of Saddam Hussein who was also sentenced to death for his role in the 1982 execution of Shiites in Dujail, is decapitated by the noose during his execution
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 1st term
Bombing of Gaza
The Israeli operation is in retaliation to the firing of Qassasm rockets and mortar bombs into Israeli towns by Palestinian militants. Israel closes all border crossings into the Gaza Strip in response to the Palestinian attacks, aid and fuel shipments are affected by the border closing. An Israeli strike kills Several Palestinians in Gaza, as many as 20 Palestinians, many member of Hamas, die in the attack
Hamas
An Israeli strike kills Several Palestinians in Gaza, as many as 20 Palestinians, many member of Hamas, die in the attack
Sanctions
Israel closes all border crossings into the Gaza Strip in response to the Palestinian attacks, aid and fuel shipments are affected by the border closing
Invasion of Gaza
An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
Invasion of Gaza
Despite a call from the United Nations for cease-fire, fighting continues in Gaza. An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
United Nations
An airstrike from Israel hits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency building in Gaza, injuring at least three people
Acting President of Tunisia
Fouad Mebazaa was sworn in as acting president under the constitutional succession rules.
New Horizons
New Horizons begins its formal approach phase toward Pluto after nearly nine years of interplanetary flight.
First Meaningful Vote
Starmer opposes Theresa May's withdrawal agreement during the first meaningful vote.
Meaningful Vote Defeat
The House of Commons rejects the Withdrawal Agreement by a historic margin.
Withdrawal Agreement Defeat
The House of Commons rejects the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by a historic margin.
South Korea Hostile State
Declares South Korea a hostile state in policy remarks.
Farewell Address
Gives his presidential farewell address.
Births on January 15
Birth of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is born in Besancon to a cooper and a kitchen servant.
Birth of son
Born in Cologne, son of a teacher
Birth of Frederick Arthur Stanley
Birth of Frederick Arthur Stanley
Birth of Ivor Novello
Birth of Ivor Novello
Birth of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser is born in Alexandria to a postal worker's family.
Birth of Teng-hui
Birth of Teng-hui
Birth of Martin Luther King
Birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., born to teacher Alberta King and Baptist minister Michael Luther King
Deaths on January 15
Death of Vinzenz Rittimann
Death of Vinzenz Rittimann
Death of Karl Liebknecht
Death of Karl Liebknecht, murdered while under arrest
Death of Rosa Luxemburg
Murdered while under arrest
Death of Harry Nilsson
Death of Harry Nilsson
Death of Barzan Ibrahim al- Tikriti
Death of Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, executed
Battles on January 15
Battle of Falkirk
Hawley advanced with his main army of 6,000 on 15 January, intending to relieve Stirling Castle
Battle of Dardanelles
The War Council accepts Churchills idea for a naval expedition to the Dardanelles. A plan to create a supply link to the Russian front & secure the Balkan states
Battle of Basrat
Rommel tries to halt the Eighth 200 miles east of Tripoli but retreats to Tripoli
Battle of Basrat
Rommel tries to halt the Eighth 200 miles east of Tripoli but retreats to Tripoli
Battle of Bulge
Final day of the Battle of the Bulge, gives way to the Allied advance
Coronations on January 15
Coronation
Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey