1961⚡ Event
Rwandan coup d'état
In Gitarama, Rwanda, local and other government officials initiated a coup to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.
politics
January 22 – January 28 in History
DayFacts Week 4 · 7 days
This recurring calendar span contains 104 historical entries in the DayFacts collection. The sections below preview entries from these 7 days; use the date links to open each date collection.
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Historical Events (January 22 – January 28)(20)
1964⚡ Event
USAF T-39 shot down over East Germany
Three U.S. Air Force pilots aboard an unarmed T-39 Sabreliner were killed when the aircraft was shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19.
war
1972⚡ Event
Shoichi Yokoi found
Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was found in the jungles of Guam, where he had been hiding since the end of World War II.
war
1977⚡ Event
Neo-fascist attack in Madrid
During the Spanish transition to democracy, neo-fascists attacked an office in Madrid, killing five people and injuring four others.
politicslaw
1978⚡ Event
Kosmos 954 reentry
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories.
spacedisastertechnology
1979⚡ Event
Tanzanian forces attack Mutukula
Tanzanian forces attacked the Ugandan town of Mutukula on January 22, 1979, causing Ugandan forces to retreat.
war
1984⚡ Event
Apple introduces Macintosh during Super Bowl XVIII
During Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, Apple Computer unveiled the Macintosh, a groundbreaking personal computer featuring a graphical user interface, via the iconic "1984" commercial.
technologyentertainment
1987⚡ Event
R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference
Convicted of bribery, Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer committed suicide during a televised press conference on January 22, 1987.
politicslaw
1993⚡ Event
Mosaic Web Browser Released
The first popular web browser, Mosaic, was released. It was created by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina.
technologyentertainment
1996⚡ Event
Niger coup d'état
Mahamane Ousmane, Niger's first democratically elected president, was deposed in a military coup on January 27, 1996.
politicslaw
1997⚡ Event
Madeleine Albright Sworn In
Madeleine Albright was sworn in as the first female United States Secretary of State, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government at that time.
politicslaw
2001⚡ Event
Gujarat Earthquake
An earthquake in the Indian state of Gujarat killed at least 20,000 people, injured 167,000 others and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes.
disaster
2001⚡ Event
Tiananmen Square Self-Immolation Incident
Five people attempted to set themselves on fire in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, an act claimed to have been staged by the Chinese Communist Party to escalate persecution of Falun Gong.
politicsreligion
2003⚡ Event
US National Recording Registry selections announced
The Library of Congress announced the first selections for the United States National Recording Registry on January 27, 2003.
artsliteraturemusic
2004⚡ Event
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity lands on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on Mars and rolled into Eagle crater on the Meridiani Planum.
spacesciencetechnology
2006⚡ Event
Discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb
Three independent observing campaigns announced the discovery of OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb, a super-Earth exoplanet. It is located 21,500 ± 3,300 light-years away from Earth near the center of the Milky Way.
sciencespace
2009⚡ Event
Madagascar Riots
Rioting broke out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that led to the deposal of President Marc Ravalomanana.
politicsdisaster
2010⚡ Event
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 Crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut, Lebanon. All 90 people on board were killed.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Porfirio Lobo Sosa becomes President of Honduras
Porfirio Lobo Sosa became the new president of Honduras on January 27, 2010, ending a constitutional crisis.
politics
2015⚡ Event
Los Llanos Air Base Crash
A jet fighter crashed at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others.
disasterwar
Births (January 22 – January 28)(15)
1996🎂 Birth
Braeden Lemasters
American actor, musician, and singer born on January 27, 1996.
entertainmentmusic
1996🎂 Birth
Seunghee
Seunghee is a South Korean singer and television personality.
musicentertainment
2000🎂 Birth
Fanni Pigniczki
Hungarian rhythmic gymnast Fanni Pigniczki was born.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Laia Codina
Laia Codina, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2000.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Latalia Bevan
Latalia Bevan, Welsh artistic gymnast, was born on January 26, 2001.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Isaac Okoro
Isaac Okoro, American basketball player, was born on January 26, 2001.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Tabyana Ali
Tabyana Ali is an American actress and author.
entertainmentliterature
2002🎂 Birth
Birth of Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, an American basketball player, was born on January 22, 2002.
sports
Deaths (January 22 – January 28)(15)
2017🕊️ Death
Helena Kmieć
Helena Kmieć was a Polish Roman Catholic missionary.
religion
2017🕊️ Death
Stephen P. Cohen
Stephen P. Cohen was a Canadian academic specializing in Middle East studies.
philosophypolitics
2017🕊️ Death
Mike Connors
Mike Connors, an American actor, died on January 26, 2017. He was born in 1925.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Alexander Chancellor
Alexander Chancellor, a British journalist, has died. He was recognized for his contributions to journalism.
literature
2017🕊️ Death
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia, an American politician, died on January 25, 2017. He was born in 1933.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Geoff Nicholls
Geoff Nicholls, a British musician, has passed away. He was known for his work in the music industry.
musicarts
2018🕊️ Death
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an American sci-fi and fantasy novelist.
literaturearts
2019🕊️ Death
Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau
German socialite (born 1958) died on January 27, 2019.
2020🕊️ Death
John Altobelli
John Altobelli, an American college baseball coach, died on January 26, 2020. He was born in 1963.
sports
2020🕊️ Death
Lina Ben Mhenni
Tunisian Internet activist and blogger (born 1983) died on January 27, 2020.
politicstechnology
2021🕊️ Death
Hal Holbrook
American actor and director Hal Holbrook died.
entertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Larry King
American journalist and talk show host Larry King died.
entertainmentpolitics
2022🕊️ Death
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition.
religionphilosophy