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January 1

Lithuania becomes the 19th member of the Eurozone. added by HJ Mitchell, 03:03, 01 January 2015
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, result in at least 85 deaths. added by David Levy, 04:36, 01 January 2015
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, result in at least 85 deaths. removed by HJ Mitchell, 01:46, 07 January 2015
Lithuania becomes the 19th member of the Eurozone. updated by Yngvadottir, 21:13, 01 January 2015
Lithuania becomes the 19th member of the Eurozone. removed by Jehochman, 16:15, 12 January 2015

January 2

Southeast Asian floods – added by The Rambling Man, 13:01, 02 January 2015 Mario Cuomo – Luise Rainer – Tomaž Šalamun added by The Rambling Man, 13:01, 02 January 2015 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant added by Stephen, 23:47, 02 January 2015

January 3

At least 36 people are killed as a result of a stampede at a New Year's Eve celebration in Shanghai. added by HJ Mitchell, 23:28, 03 January 2015
At least 36 people are killed as a result of a stampede at a New Year's Eve celebration in Shanghai. removed by Spencer, 19:38, 09 January 2015

January 4

At least 83 people are killed in the aftermath of clashes between the Cameroonian military and Boko Haram militants. added by Spencer, 22:21, 04 January 2015
At least 83 people are killed in clashes between the Cameroonian military and Boko Haram militants. updated by Stephen, 23:27, 04 January 2015
At least 83 people are killed in clashes between the Cameroonian military and Boko Haram militants. removed by Smurrayinchester, 13:11, 07 January 2015

January 5

Archaeologists announce the discovery of the tomb of the previously unknown ancient Egyptian queen Khentakawess III. added by Stephen, 22:04, 05 January 2015

Edward Brooke – Mario Cuomo – Luise Rainer added by Stephen, 22:11, 05 January 2015 Floods in Southeast and South Asia – added by David Levy, 22:37, 05 January 2015 Floods in Southeast and South Asia – removed by Spencer, 15:36, 10 January 2015 Edward Brooke – Mario Cuomo – Luise Rainer added by David Levy, 22:37, 05 January 2015 Mario Cuomo – Luise Rainer – Tomaž Šalamun updated by Stephen, 23:01, 05 January 2015

January 6

Edward Brooke – Mario Cuomo – Luise Rainer updated by Jehochman, 15:44, 06 January 2015

January 7

Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, and Venezuela take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. added by HJ Mitchell, 01:46, 07 January 2015
At least 12 people are killed in a shooting at the headquarters of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris. added by Smurrayinchester, 13:11, 07 January 2015
At least 12 people are killed in a shooting at the Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo magazine. updated by Smurrayinchester, 13:13, 07 January 2015
At least 12 people are killed in a shooting at the Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo magazine. updated by Bencherlite, 14:15, 07 January 2015
Gunmen kill 12 people at the Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo magazine. added by Jehochman, 14:33, 07 January 2015
Gunmen kill 12 people at the Paris headquarters of Charlie Hebdo magazine. added by Jehochman, 14:58, 07 January 2015
Gunmen kill 12 people at the headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. updated by HJ Mitchell, 17:29, 07 January 2015

January 9

French police free hostages from two buildings following a shooting at the headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. added by Smurrayinchester, 16:59, 09 January 2015
French police free hostages from two buildings following a shooting at the headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. updated by Jehochman, 17:12, 09 January 2015
French police free hostages from two buildings following a shooting at the headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. removed by Jehochman, 16:33, 12 January 2015
Several hundred people are killed and over 35,000 displaced following attacks by Boko Haram on the Nigerian town of Baga. added by Spencer, 19:38, 09 January 2015

January 10

Attacks by Boko Haram on the Nigerian town of Baga leave hundreds of people dead and more than 35,000 displaced. added by David Levy, 01:27, 10 January 2015
At least 36 people are killed as a result of a stampede at a New Year's Eve celebration in Shanghai. updated by David Levy, 01:27, 10 January 2015
At least 36 people are killed as a result of a stampede at a New Year's Eve celebration in Shanghai. removed by Spencer, 07:23, 10 January 2015
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the tomb of Khentakawess III, a previously unknown ancient Egyptian queen. updated by RHM22, 04:03, 10 January 2015
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the tomb of Khentakawess III, a previously unknown ancient Egyptian queen. removed by Jehochman, 14:45, 15 January 2015
Maithripala Sirisena is elected President of Sri Lanka. added by Spencer, 07:23, 10 January 2015

Edward Brooke – Mario Cuomo updated by Spencer, 07:23, 10 January 2015

January 12

A new antibiotic for drug-resistant infections, Teixobactin, is extracted from soil bacteria using a novel technique. added by Jehochman, 16:15, 12 January 2015
Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, and Venezuela take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. updated by Jehochman, 16:15, 12 January 2015
Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, and Venezuela take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. removed by Spencer, 06:27, 13 January 2015

Anita Ekberg – Edward Brooke – Mario Cuomo added by Jehochman, 16:23, 12 January 2015

Three million people, including dozens of world leaders, march for unity in France following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. added by Jehochman, 16:33, 12 January 2015
A new antibiotic for drug-resistant infections, Teixobactin, is extracted from soil bacteria using a novel technique. added by Jehochman, 16:33, 12 January 2015
A new antibiotic for drug-resistant infections, teixobactin, is extracted from soil bacteria using a novel technique. updated by Jehochman, 16:58, 12 January 2015
Three million people, including dozens of world leaders, march for unity in France following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:20, 12 January 2015
A new antibiotic for drug-resistant infections, teixobactin, is extracted from soil bacteria using a novel technique. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:20, 12 January 2015
A new antibiotic for drug-resistant infections, teixobactin, is extracted from soil bacteria using a novel technique. removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:56, 18 January 2015
More than three million people, including dozens of world leaders, march for unity in France following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. added by The Rambling Man, 20:21, 12 January 2015

January 13

After drinking contaminated beer, 69 people are killed at a funeral in Mozambique. added by Spencer, 06:27, 13 January 2015
Sixty-nine people die after drinking contaminated beer at a funeral in Mozambique. added by David Levy, 09:30, 13 January 2015

Anita Ekberg – Edward Brooke updated by Connormah, 22:01, 13 January 2015

January 14

Anita Ekberg – Francesco Rosi – Edward Brooke updated by The Rambling Man, 20:17, 14 January 2015

January 15

Seventy-two people die after drinking contaminated beer at a funeral in Mozambique. updated by Smurrayinchester, 12:50, 15 January 2015
Giorgio Napolitano resigns as President of Italy due to his age. added by Jehochman, 14:37, 15 January 2015
Giorgio Napolitano, the longest-serving President of Italy, resigns due to age. updated by Jehochman, 14:45, 15 January 2015
Attacks by Boko Haram on the Nigerian town of Baga leave hundreds of people dead and more than 35,000 displaced. updated by Jehochman, 14:45, 15 January 2015
Attacks by Boko Haram on the Nigerian town of Baga leave hundreds of people dead and more than 35,000 displaced. removed by HJ Mitchell, 15:56, 16 January 2015

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Giorgio Napolitano (pictured), the longest-serving President of Italy, resigns due to age. updated by David Levy, 21:16, 15 January 2015

January 16

The Swiss Franc increases significantly in value after the Swiss National Bank ends its cap against the Euro. added by HJ Mitchell, 15:56, 16 January 2015
The Swiss franc increases significantly in value after the Swiss National Bank ends its cap against the Euro. updated by Floquenbeam, 16:27, 16 January 2015
The Swiss franc increases significantly in value after the Swiss National Bank ends its cap against the euro. updated by Floquenbeam, 16:28, 16 January 2015
After the Swiss National Bank ends its cap against the euro, the Swiss franc increases in value significantly. added by David Levy, 18:14, 16 January 2015

January 17

After the Swiss National Bank ends its cap on the exchange rate to the euro, the franc increases in value significantly. updated by RHM22, 15:48, 17 January 2015
After the Swiss National Bank ends its cap on the exchange rate to the euro, the franc increases in value significantly. removed by Tone, 19:51, 25 January 2015

January 18

Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell become the first climbers to successfully free climb the 3,000-foot (914-metre) Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:56, 18 January 2015
Maithripala Sirisena is elected President of Sri Lanka. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:56, 18 January 2015
Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell become the first climbers to successfully free climb the 3,000 feet (910 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. updated by Stephen, 01:14, 18 January 2015
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson become the first people to successfully free climb the 3,000-foot (910 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. added by David Levy, 01:55, 18 January 2015
Maithripala Sirisena is elected President of Sri Lanka. added by David Levy, 01:55, 18 January 2015
Maithripala Sirisena is elected President of Sri Lanka. removed by Stephen, 00:23, 22 January 2015

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Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson become the first people to successfully free climb the 3,000-foot (910 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan (pictured) in Yosemite National Park, California. updated by David Levy, 08:20, 18 January 2015
Giorgio Napolitano, the longest-serving President of Italy, resigns due to age. updated by David Levy, 08:20, 18 January 2015
Giorgio Napolitano, the longest-serving President of Italy, resigns due to age. removed by David Levy, 14:08, 23 January 2015
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson become the first people to successfully free climb the 3,000-foot (900 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan (pictured) in Yosemite National Park, California. added by David Levy, 08:47, 18 January 2015
Seventy-three people die after drinking contaminated beer at a funeral in Mozambique. updated by HJ Mitchell, 18:35, 18 January 2015
Seventy-three people die after drinking contaminated beer at a funeral in Mozambique. removed by Tone, 00:05, 23 January 2015

January 19

Anita Ekberg – Francesco Rosi updated by Stephen, 02:04, 19 January 2015 Anita Ekberg – Francesco Rosi removed by The Rambling Man, 18:56, 20 January 2015

January 20

Faten Hamama added by The Rambling Man, 18:56, 20 January 2015

January 22

British spacecraft Beagle 2 is located intact on the surface of Mars after having been declared lost in 2004. added by Stephen, 00:23, 22 January 2015
More than three million people, including dozens of world leaders, march for unity in France following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. updated by Stephen, 00:23, 22 January 2015
More than three million people, including dozens of world leaders, march for unity in France following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. removed by Tone, 15:39, 22 January 2015
British spacecraft Beagle 2 is located intact on the surface of Mars after having been declared lost in 2004. updated by Jayron32, 02:21, 22 January 2015
British spacecraft Beagle 2 is located intact on the surface of Mars after having been declared lost in 2004. removed by Smurrayinchester, 13:23, 26 January 2015
Houthi rebels attack and occupy the residence of the President of Yemen. added by Tone, 15:39, 22 January 2015
Houthi rebels attack and occupy Yemen's presidential palace. updated by Jehochman, 15:45, 22 January 2015
Houthi rebels attack and occupy Yemen's presidential palace. updated by BorgQueen, 21:23, 22 January 2015
Houthi rebels attack and occupy Yemen's presidential palace. removed by Jehochman, 03:20, 23 January 2015

January 23

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia dies and is succeeded by his brother Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. added by Tone, 00:05, 23 January 2015

Leon Brittan – Faten Hamama added by Spencer, 00:20, 23 January 2015 Faten Hamama removed by Spencer, 00:20, 23 January 2015

Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi , Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after Shia insurgents attack and occupy Yemen's presidential palace. added by Jehochman, 03:20, 23 January 2015
Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after Shia insurgents attack and occupy Yemen's presidential palace. updated by Jehochman, 03:21, 23 January 2015
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia dies and is succeeded by his brother Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. updated by Jehochman, 03:34, 23 January 2015
Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after a coup d'état in Yemen by Shia insurgents. updated by Jehochman, 03:34, 23 January 2015
Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after a coup d'état in Yemen by Shia insurgents. removed by Tone, 20:58, 27 January 2015
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson become the first successful free climbers of the 3,000-foot (900 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan (pictured) in Yosemite National Park, California. updated by Nyttend, 04:51, 23 January 2015
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson become the first successful free climbers of the 3,000-foot (900 m) Dawn Wall of El Capitan (pictured) in Yosemite National Park, California. removed by David Levy, 14:08, 23 January 2015

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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (pictured) dies and is succeeded by his brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. added by David Levy, 14:08, 23 January 2015
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (pictured) dies and is succeeded by his half brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. updated by Valley2city, 15:18, 23 January 2015

Ebola outbreak – removed by Jayron32, 00:16, 25 January 2015

January 25

Ernie Banks – Leon Brittan – Faten Hamama added by Jayron32, 00:19, 25 January 2015

Sumo wrestler Hakuhō Shō wins a record-breaking 33rd makuuchi championship. added by Tone, 17:27, 25 January 2015
Forty-two people are killed in protests against President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by Tone, 19:51, 25 January 2015
At least 15 people are killed in protests against President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by Tone, 20:11, 25 January 2015
At least 15 people are killed in protests against President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. removed by Tone, 20:49, 27 January 2015

January 26

The Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) wins a plurality of seats in the Greek legislative election and forms a coalition government with the Independent Greeks. added by Smurrayinchester, 13:23, 26 January 2015

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Sumo wrestler Hakuhō Shō (pictured) wins a record-breaking 33rd makuuchi championship. updated by David Levy, 15:26, 26 January 2015
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies and is succeeded by his half brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. updated by David Levy, 15:26, 26 January 2015

January 27

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – War in Ukraine updated by Stephen, 00:51, 27 January 2015 Ernie Banks – Leon Brittan – Faten Hamama added by Stephen, 00:51, 27 January 2015

The Coalition of the Radical Left wins a plurality of seats in the Greek legislative election and forms a coalition government with the Independent Greeks. updated by Stephen, 02:00, 27 January 2015

Demis Roussos – Ernie Banks – Leon Brittan added by Tone, 16:09, 27 January 2015

Edgar Lungu of Patriotic Front party is elected President of Zambia. added by Tone, 20:49, 27 January 2015

R. K. Laxman – Demis Roussos – Ernie Banks added by ThaddeusB, 21:05, 27 January 2015

January 28

Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, and the Yemeni cabinet resign after a coup d'état in Yemen by Shia insurgents. updated by Spencer, 03:37, 28 January 2015
At least 15 people are killed in protests against President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. updated by Spencer, 03:37, 28 January 2015

Demis Roussos – Ernie Banks – Leon Brittan updated by Spencer, 03:37, 28 January 2015 R. K. Laxman – Demis Roussos – Ernie Banks updated by Stephen, 04:32, 28 January 2015

Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front party is elected President of Zambia. updated by Art LaPella, 14:57, 28 January 2015

January 29

Syriza wins a plurality of seats in the Greek legislative election and forms a coalition government with the Independent Greeks. added by Stephen, 05:09, 29 January 2015

Charles H. Townes – R. K. Laxman – Demis Roussos added by ThaddeusB, 19:31, 29 January 2015

January 30

Syriza wins a plurality of seats in the Greek legislative election and forms a coalition government with the Independent Greeks. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:34, 30 January 2015
Syriza (Coalition of the Radical Left) wins a plurality of seats in the Greek legislative election and forms a coalition government with the Independent Greeks. updated by RHM22, 23:14, 30 January 2015

January 31

Colleen McCullough – Charles H. Townes – R. K. Laxman added by Jayron32, 21:25, 31 January 2015