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January 15

 * 1777 - American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present day Vermont) declares its independence.
 * 1943 - World War II: Japanese driven off Guadalcanal.
 * 1966 - First Military Coup in Nigeria, government of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa is overthrown.
 * 1970 - After a 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria, Biafra surrenders.
 * 1973 - Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President of the United States Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam.
 * 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.