The 8.0 Mw  Nepal–Bihar earthquake strikes Nepal and Bihar with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing an estimated 6,000–10,700 people. Date: January 15, 1934 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1934 📅 On This Day (Today)

The first building to be completely covered in glass, built for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, is completed in Toledo, Ohio. Date: January 15, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)

Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering heavy losses, ending the Second Battle of the Corunna Road. Date: January 15, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Pentagon is dedicated in Arlington County, Virginia. Date: January 15, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. Date: January 15, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Black Dahlia murder: The dismembered corpse of Elizabeth Short is found in Los Angeles. Date: January 15, 1947 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1947 📅 On This Day (Today)

Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government. Date: January 15, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today)

Netherlands New Guinea Conflict: Indonesian Navy fast patrol boat RI Macan Tutul commanded by Commodore Yos Sudarso sunk in Arafura Sea by the Dutch Navy. Date: January 15, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece. Date: January 15, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today)

The First Nigerian Republic, led by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is overthrown in a military coup d'état. Date: January 15, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today)