What happened on 15 January

The day 15 January holds a significant place in history owing to several notable events that happened on this day over the years. On this day in 1759, London's renowned British Museum was first opened to the public. On the same day in 1919, the tragic event of the Great Molasses Flood claimed the lives of 21 people. On 15 January 2001, the popular Internet-based encyclopedia- Wikipedia debuted on the internet. On that very day in 2009, US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River, injuring five passengers. British Museum opened in London On 15 January…