Thursday, 15th January 2026

Welcome to Thursday, 15th January! Explore 56 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 15th January.

Thursday, 15th January 2026 falls under the Capricorn zodiac sign, a period traditionally associated with discipline and pragmatism. The moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching fullness. Weather conditions on this date show typical winter patterns for the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures and precipitation varying considerably depending on location.

Historical events of 15th January span centuries and continents, marking moments that shaped modern society. In 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 struck a flock of Canada geese during its climb from New York City and made an emergency landing in the Hudson River, an incident that demonstrated both aeronautical crisis management and human resilience. Earlier, in 2001, the first edit to the internet encyclopedia Wikipedia was made, an act that would ultimately democratise access to information globally.

Among figures of historical significance, Ilse Koch represents a darker chapter in European history. Koch, wife of Karl-Otto Koch, the Nazi commander of the Buchenwald and Majdanek concentration camps, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a West German court on this date in 1951, a milestone in post-war justice and accountability.

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15th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on 15 January blend typical Capricorn ambition with understated sensuality through Venus influence. They appear reserved yet possess subtle warmth and refinement. Numerology 7 grants them reflective, spiritual depth that intrigues those around them.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in discipline, practical thinking, and reliable perseverance. Weaknesses stem from emotional restraint and occasional inflexibility. Balancing duty with pleasure requires conscious effort and self-awareness.

Love In relationships, these individuals need time to open up but eventually offer profound loyalty. Venus energy brings subtle sensuality and appreciation for aesthetic, emotional nuance. They seek partners who respect and support their ambitions.

Caree & Finance Career success comes through systematic work and long-term vision. They excel in leadership, finance, or skilled trades. Financial security isn't luxury but emotional foundation for peace of mind.

Health Physical endurance is their advantage, yet stress manifests in tension and inner restlessness. Regular movement and creative outlets strengthen wellbeing. Meditation and rest practices sustainably calm their nerves.

That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 15th January

Name Days in Your Language: Deidre, Deirdre, Deja, Marten, Martin, Marty

Someone born on this day would be just 83 days old today — roughly 2,004 hours, 120,292 minutes, or 7,217,555 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 15. day of the year.

There are 350 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 3 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 15th January

  • Grace VanderWaal, American singer-songwriter (2004)
  • Tim Stützle, German ice hockey player (2002)
  • Triston Casas, American baseball player (2000)
  • Alexandra Eade, Australian artistic gymnast (1998)
  • Ben Godfrey, English footballer (1998)
  • Chloe Kelly, English footballer (1998)
  • Dove Cameron, American actress and singer (1996)
  • Deebo Samuel, American football player (1996)
  • Eric Dier, English footballer (1994)
  • Kadeem Allen, American basketball player (1993)

Lives Remembered on 15th January

  • Paul Danan, English actor and television personality (born 1978) (2025)
  • David Lynch, American television and film director, visual artist and musician, complications from emphysema (born 1946) (2025)
  • Melba Montgomery, American country music singer-songwriter (born 1938) (2025)
  • Linda Nolan, Irish singer and actress (born 1959) (2025)
  • Alexa McDonough, first female politician to lead a major provincial political party in Canada, former leader of the federal New Democratic Party. (born 1944) (2022)
  • Rocky Johnson, Canadian professional wrestler (born 1944) (2020)
  • Lloyd Cowan, British athlete and coach (born 1962) (2020)
  • Carol Channing, American actress (born 1921) (2019)
  • Ida Kleijnen, Dutch chef (born 1936) (2019)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th January

  • Arbor Day (Egypt)
  • Armed Forces Remembrance Day (Nigeria)
  • Army Day (India)
  • Christian feast day: Abeluzius (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church)
  • Christian feast day: Arnold Janssen
  • Christian feast day: Francis Ferdinand de Capillas (one of Martyr Saints of China)
  • Christian feast day: Ita
  • Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Poor
  • Christian feast day: Macarius of Egypt (Western Christianity)
  • Christian feast day: Maurus and Placidus (Order of Saint Benedict)
  • Christian feast day: Paul the Hermit
  • Christian feast day: January 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Chilembwe Day (Malawi)
  • Korean Alphabet Day (North Korea)
  • Ocean Duty Day (Indonesia)
  • Teacher's Day (Venezuela)

What Happened on 15th January?

  • Yeti Airlines Flight 691 crashes near Pokhara International Airport, killing all 72 people on board. (2023)
  • The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano erupts, cutting off communications with Tonga and causing a tsunami across the Pacific. (2022)
  • A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing at least 105 and injuring 3,369 people. (2021)
  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirms the first case of COVID-19 in Japan. (2020)
  • Somali militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya killing at least 21 people and injuring 19. (2019)
  • Theresa May's UK government suffers the biggest government defeat in modern times, when 432 MPs voting against the proposed European Union withdrawal agreement, giving her opponents a majority of 230. (2019)