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 in 2025.
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, January 15, 2001, the free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, was launched? The website takes its name from the Hawaiian word “wiki”, meaning “quick”.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 15th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on January 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The United States Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 food coloring in food and drinks.
Red No. 3 gives products a bright cherry-red color and was discovered to cause cancer in male rats in 1980. The ban, effective in the US from 2027, came after decades of pressure from lobby groups.
A Chinese Long March rocket launched the Belarussian government’s Belintersat-1 satellite into orbit.
The Belintersat satellite was created on behalf of the Belarussian government by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and Thales Alenia Space. Its function is as a geostationary telecommunications satellite providing broadband internet, satellite TV, and radio communications.
Famous Births
Is today 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
29 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
44 years old
Born IN
Florida, USA
1988
Skrillex
American DJ
Age
37 years old
Born IN
California, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
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.
Carnations, January’s primary birth flower, represent the enduring strength and warmth of people born during this month. Snowdrops, January’s secondary birth flower, symbolize the coming of spring and new possibilities.
If you were lucky enough to be born on this day, you were likely conceived around April 24th, the year before.
Babies conceived on January 15, 2025, will be due later this year around October 8.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, January 15th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1946 — 2025
David Lynch
American Filmmaker David Lynch was born on January 20, 1946. He died on this day in 2025, at age 78 in Los Angeles, USA.
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
United States
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?
United States
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!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Groundhog Day
18 days
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Valentine's Day
30 days
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Women's Day
52 days
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St Patrick's Day
61 days
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Halloween
289 days
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Christmas Day
344 days
