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Historical Events on January 15

  • Vermont Republic

    1777

    American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its independence.

  • USS President (1800)

    1815

    War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is captured by a squadron of four British frigates.

  • Second Battle of Fort Fisher

    1865

    American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy.

  • Battle of Voronezh (1943)

    1943

    World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins.

  • Green Bay Packers

    1967

    The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

  • Soyuz 5

    1969

    The Soviet Union launches Soyuz 5.

  • North Vietnam

    1973

    Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam.

  • Gulf War

    1991

    The United Nations deadline for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from occupied Kuwait expires, preparing the way for the start of Operation Desert Storm.

  • Wikipedia

    2001

    Wikipedia, a free wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.

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