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January 1
- Doug Atkins added by The Rambling Man, 10:03, 01 January 2016
- Doug Atkins removed by Tone, 07:35, 07 January 2016
January 3
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. added by BorgQueen, 03:57, 03 January 2016
- |image = Sheikh Nemer Baqir Al-Nemer by Talkhandak.jpg Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr (portrait pictured) for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. updated by BorgQueen, 19:56, 03 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of the elements ununtrium, ununpentium, ununseptium and ununoctium. added by Stephen, 23:28, 03 January 2016
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr (portrait pictured) for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. added by Stephen, 23:55, 03 January 2016
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. added by Stephen, 23:55, 03 January 2016
January 4
- |image = Sheikh Nemer Baqir Al-Nemer by Talkhandak TFA.jpg IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. updated by Floquenbeam, 18:22, 04 January 2016
- A terrorist attack at Pathankot Air Force Station, India, kills at least seven members of the security forces. added by The Rambling Man, 19:35, 04 January 2016
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr (portrait pictured) for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:35, 04 January 2016
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. added by The Rambling Man, 19:35, 04 January 2016
- A terrorist attack at India's Pathankot Air Force Station kills at least seven members of the security forces. added by David Levy, 20:31, 04 January 2016
- A terrorist attack at India's Pathankot Air Force Station kills at least seven members of the security forces. removed by Tone, 08:55, 14 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. updated by Stephen, 22:17, 04 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 01:15, 07 January 2016
January 6
- North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb in its fourth nuclear test. added by Thue, 10:37, 06 January 2016
- North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb in its fourth nuclear test. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:46, 06 January 2016
- North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb in its fourth nuclear test. added by BorgQueen, 11:03, 06 January 2016
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. added by Pharos, 15:48, 06 January 2016
January 7
- Mass sexual assaults on women occur during New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany. added by Cyclonebiskit, 01:15, 07 January 2016
- Mass sexual assaults on women occur during New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany. removed by Jehochman, 02:33, 07 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. updated by Jehochman, 02:33, 07 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. removed by Stephen, 22:53, 07 January 2016
- Pierre Boulez added by Tone, 07:35, 07 January 2016
- Mass sexual assaults on women occur during New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany. updated by Stephen, 22:53, 07 January 2016
- Mass sexual assaults on women occur during New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany. removed by Jehochman, 16:08, 09 January 2016
January 8
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:42, 08 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:31, 08 January 2016
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. updated by Edokter, 16:23, 08 January 2016
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming that the device was its first hydrogen bomb. updated by Floquenbeam, 18:14, 08 January 2016
- Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is recaptured six months after escaping from prison. added by The Rambling Man, 21:31, 08 January 2016
- Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is recaptured six months after escaping from prison. removed by Espresso Addict, 03:31, 15 January 2016
January 9
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 02:00, 09 January 2016
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. updated by The Rambling Man, 13:30, 09 January 2016
- North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test, claiming to have used a hydrogen bomb. removed by Thue, 14:44, 14 January 2016
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. updated by Jehochman, 16:08, 09 January 2016
- |image = Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. updated by David Levy, 18:48, 09 January 2016
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. removed by Tone, 14:30, 12 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. updated by David Levy, 18:55, 09 January 2016
- IUPAC and IUPAP confirm the discoveries of chemical elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. removed by Bongwarrior, 07:59, 11 January 2016
January 11
- Syrian Civil War added by Stephen, 00:05, 11 January 2016
- Syrian Civil War removed by The Rambling Man, 10:39, 11 January 2016
- European migrant crisis added by Stephen, 00:05, 11 January 2016
- Maria Teresa de Filippis added by Stephen, 00:05, 11 January 2016
- Maria Teresa de Filippis removed by Espresso Addict, 07:13, 16 January 2016
- Pierre Boulez added by Stephen, 00:05, 11 January 2016
- Pierre Boulez removed by Cyclonebiskit, 06:49, 13 January 2016
- Ashraf Pahlavi added by Spencer, 00:28, 11 January 2016
- Ashraf Pahlavi removed by Espresso Addict, 03:25, 12 January 2016
- English singer, songwriter and producer David Bowie dies at the age of 69. added by Bongwarrior, 07:59, 11 January 2016
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. updated by Bongwarrior, 07:59, 11 January 2016
- Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay take their seats on the United Nations Security Council. removed by BorgQueen, 13:58, 11 January 2016
- |image = David-Bowie Chicago 2002-08-08 photoby Adam-Bielawski-cropped.jpg English singer, songwriter and producer David Bowie (pictured) dies at the age of 69. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 08:02, 11 January 2016
- |image = David-Bowie Chicago 2002-08-08 photoby Adam-Bielawski ITN.jpg English singer, songwriter and producer David Bowie (pictured) dies at the age of 69. updated by Stephen, 23:03, 11 January 2016
January 12
- Ashraf Pahlavi added by Espresso Addict, 03:25, 12 January 2016
- Ashraf Pahlavi removed by Thue, 13:32, 14 January 2016
- At least 10 people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. added by Tone, 14:30, 12 January 2016
- At least 10 people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. updated by Stephen, 21:49, 12 January 2016
- At least ten people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. added by David Levy, 22:46, 12 January 2016
- At least ten people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. removed by BorgQueen, 23:38, 16 January 2016
January 13
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. updated by Espresso Addict, 00:51, 13 January 2016
- Saudi Arabia executes Nimr al-Nimr for his role in the 2011–12 Saudi Arabian protests. removed by BorgQueen, 00:40, 14 January 2016
- Monte Irvin added by Cyclonebiskit, 06:49, 13 January 2016
- Monte Irvin removed by Jayron32, 02:18, 18 January 2016
January 14
- The WHO announces the end of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, which caused over 11,000 deaths. added by Tone, 08:55, 14 January 2016
- The WHO announces the end of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, which caused over 11,000 deaths. updated by Stephen, 10:25, 14 January 2016
- Alan Rickman added by Thue, 13:32, 14 January 2016
- Alan Rickman removed by Bongwarrior, 02:59, 22 January 2016
- Militants with links to ISIL attack targets in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing two. added by Thue, 14:44, 14 January 2016
- Militants with links to ISIL attack targets in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing two people. updated by BorgQueen, 15:31, 14 January 2016
- The WHO announces the end of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, which caused more than 11,000 deaths. updated by BorgQueen, 15:31, 14 January 2016
- Militants attack targets in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing two people. added by Stephen, 21:38, 14 January 2016
January 15
- Militant attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, kill two people. added by Stephen, 00:10, 15 January 2016
- Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in January since 1938. added by Espresso Addict, 03:31, 15 January 2016
- |image = Alex Jan 14 2016 1300Z (cropped).jpg Hurricane Alex (pictured) becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in January since 1938. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 03:56, 15 January 2016
- English singer, songwriter and producer David Bowie dies at the age of 69. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 03:56, 15 January 2016
- English singer, songwriter and producer David Bowie dies at the age of 69. removed by Thue, 17:06, 16 January 2016
- Hurricane Alex (pictured) becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. updated by Espresso Addict, 08:05, 15 January 2016
- Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is recaptured six months after escaping from prison. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:31, 15 January 2016
- Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is recaptured six months after escaping from prison. removed by Thue, 09:43, 16 January 2016
January 16
- J. F. R. Jacob added by Espresso Addict, 07:13, 16 January 2016
- J. F. R. Jacob removed by Espresso Addict, 09:27, 19 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least 22 people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. added by Thue, 09:43, 16 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least 22 people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:04, 16 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least 22 people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. updated by The Rambling Man, 15:07, 16 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least 23 people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. updated by Espresso Addict, 16:18, 16 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen is elected the first female President of Taiwan and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. added by Thue, 17:06, 16 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least 23 people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. updated by Thue, 17:10, 16 January 2016
- |image =Tsai-Ing-Wen-croppedv2.png Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of Taiwan and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 16 January 2016
- Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 16 January 2016
- Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. removed by Stephen, 21:46, 17 January 2016
- |caption = Tsai Ing-wen, president-elect of Taiwan updated by The Rambling Man, 20:51, 16 January 2016
- |caption = Tsai Ing-wen, president-elect of the Republic of China updated by PFHLai, 21:35, 16 January 2016
- In Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of the Republic of China and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. added by PFHLai, 21:35, 16 January 2016
January 17
- At least ten people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 17 January 2016
- |image = Tsai ITN.jpg Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of the Republic of China and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by David Levy, 00:41, 17 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least twenty-eight people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. updated by David Levy, 00:41, 17 January 2016
- Militant attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, kill three people. updated by David Levy, 00:41, 17 January 2016
- Militant attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, kill three people. removed by BorgQueen, 15:58, 17 January 2016
- The WHO announces the end of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, which caused more than eleven thousand deaths. updated by David Levy, 00:41, 17 January 2016
- The WHO announces the end of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, which caused more than eleven thousand deaths. removed by The Rambling Man, 12:46, 17 January 2016
- At least eleven people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. added by David Levy, 00:41, 17 January 2016
- At least eleven people are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. removed by Thue, 10:15, 17 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of the Republic of China, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Nyttend, 05:15, 17 January 2016
- In Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of the Republic of China, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Smurrayinchester, 09:02, 17 January 2016
- The International Atomic Energy Agency affirms Iran has met its obligations under the JCPOA, triggering the removal of some sanctions. added by Thue, 10:15, 17 January 2016
- Scientists describe ASASSN-15lh, the brightest known superluminous supernova ever detected, shining twenty times brighter than the entire Milky Way. added by The Rambling Man, 12:46, 17 January 2016
- |title = Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect of Taiwan updated by David Levy, 15:17, 17 January 2016
- |title = Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect of Taiwan removed by Juliancolton, 23:32, 23 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of Taiwan, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by David Levy, 15:17, 17 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen (pictured) is elected the first female President of Taiwan, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. removed by Juliancolton, 23:32, 23 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least twenty-eight people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. added by The Rambling Man, 17:36, 17 January 2016
- AQIM militants kill at least twenty-eight people in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. removed by BorgQueen, 00:37, 23 January 2016
- Scientists describe ASASSN-15lh, the brightest known superluminous supernova ever detected, shining up to fifty times brighter than the entire Milky Way. updated by The Rambling Man, 17:38, 17 January 2016
- Scientists describe ASASSN-15lh, the brightest known superluminous supernova ever detected, shining up to fifty times brighter than the entire Milky Way. removed by Tone, 22:22, 20 January 2016
- Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize. added by Stephen, 21:46, 17 January 2016
- Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize. removed by The Rambling Man, 07:50, 18 January 2016
January 18
- |image = Tsai Ing-wen 2009 ITN.jpg Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. updated by The Rambling Man, 07:50, 18 January 2016
January 19
- Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. updated by Stephen, 02:38, 19 January 2016
- Hurricane Alex becomes the first recorded Atlantic hurricane to form in the month of January since 1938. removed by BorgQueen, 13:25, 20 January 2016
- Glenn Frey added by Stephen, 04:21, 19 January 2016
- Glenn Frey removed by Bongwarrior, 03:02, 26 January 2016
- Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize. updated by Espresso Addict, 09:19, 19 January 2016
- Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize. removed by Espresso Addict, 20:16, 19 January 2016
- Leonid Zhabotinsky added by Espresso Addict, 09:27, 19 January 2016
- Leonid Zhabotinsky removed by Bongwarrior, 02:59, 22 January 2016
- The International Atomic Energy Agency affirms Iran has met its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, triggering the removal of some sanctions. updated by The Rambling Man, 11:29, 19 January 2016
- The International Atomic Energy Agency affirms Iran has met its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, triggering the removal of some sanctions. removed by BorgQueen, 01:22, 25 January 2016
- Militant attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, kill three people. updated by Espresso Addict, 20:16, 19 January 2016
- Militant attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, kill three people. removed by Thue, 13:19, 20 January 2016
January 20
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than thirty people. added by Thue, 13:19, 20 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 17:20, 20 January 2016
- Caltech researchers predict the existence of Planet Nine, an icy planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. added by Tone, 22:22, 20 January 2016
January 21
- Scientists describe ASASSN-15lh, the brightest known superluminous supernova ever detected, shining up to fifty times brighter than the entire Milky Way. updated by Espresso Addict, 00:06, 21 January 2016
- Scientists describe ASASSN-15lh, the brightest known superluminous supernova ever detected, shining up to fifty times brighter than the entire Milky Way. removed by BorgQueen, 00:36, 23 January 2016
- Caltech researchers predict the existence of Planet Nine, a planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Espresso Addict, 04:53, 21 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. added by Espresso Addict, 10:38, 21 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. removed by BorgQueen, 07:11, 26 January 2016
- Caltech researchers predict the existence of Planet Nine, a planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Dragons flight, 14:22, 21 January 2016
- Caltech researchers hypothesize the existence of Planet Nine, a planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 19:49, 21 January 2016
January 22
- Caltech researchers announce evidence ofPlanet Nine, about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Jehochman, 02:12, 22 January 2016
- Caltech researchers announce evidence of Planet Nine, about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Jehochman, 02:12, 22 January 2016
- Caltech researchers announce evidence of Planet Nine, about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Meno25, 06:52, 22 January 2016
- Caltech researchers hypothesize the existence of Planet Nine, a planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Jenks24, 08:52, 22 January 2016
- Caltech researchers hypothesize the existence of Planet Nine, a planet about ten times as massive as Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by David Levy, 10:41, 22 January 2016
- Caltech researchers discover evidence of a hypothetical Planet Nine, about ten times the mass of Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by Jehochman, 13:58, 22 January 2016
January 23
- |image = January 2016 United States winter storm 2016-01-23 0715z.jpg A major winter storm (satellite image pictured) kills at least ten people and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. added by Juliancolton, 23:32, 23 January 2016
- {{active editnotice}} added by Juliancolton, 23:32, 23 January 2016
January 24
- |title = Satellite image of the U.S. winter storm on January 23 added by David Levy, 00:17, 24 January 2016
- |link = updated by David Levy, 00:17, 24 January 2016
- A major winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least thirteen deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. added by David Levy, 00:17, 24 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen is elected the first female President of Taiwan, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 00:59, 24 January 2016
- Tsai Ing-wen is elected the first female President of Taiwan, and her Democratic Progressive Party wins a majority in the Legislative Yuan. removed by Thue, 12:28, 24 January 2016
- A major winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least seventeen deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by David Levy, 01:56, 24 January 2016
- A major winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least seventeen deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by BorgQueen, 02:01, 24 January 2016
- Caltech researchers discover evidence of a hypothetical Planet Nine, about ten times the mass of Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by BorgQueen, 07:34, 24 January 2016
- Caltech researchers discover evidence of a hypothetical Planet Nine, about ten times the mass of Earth, in the outer Solar System. updated by BorgQueen, 08:24, 24 January 2016
- Caltech researchers discover evidence of a hypothetical Planet Nine, about ten times the mass of Earth, in the outer Solar System. removed by BorgQueen, 03:41, 30 January 2016
- Four nations in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to the possible threat of microcephaly in newborn babies from the Zika virus. added by Thue, 12:28, 24 January 2016
- A winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least seventeen deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by Espresso Addict, 15:05, 24 January 2016
- Four nations in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to the possible threat of microcephaly in newborn babies from the Zika virus. updated by BorgQueen, 17:53, 24 January 2016
January 25
- A cold wave across East Asia results in at least ninety deaths, primarily in Taiwan. added by Cyclonebiskit, 21:49, 25 January 2016
- A winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least thirty deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 21:49, 25 January 2016
January 26
- A winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least forty deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 07:12, 26 January 2016
- A number of countries warn women in the Americasto postpone pregnancy due to the possible threat of microcephaly in newborn babies from the Zika virus. added by Dweller, 09:08, 26 January 2016
- A number of countries warn women in the Americas to postpone pregnancy due to the possible threat of microcephaly in newborn babies from the Zika virus. updated by Dweller, 10:10, 26 January 2016
- A number of countries warn women in the Americas to postpone pregnancy due to the possible threat of microcephaly in newborn babies from the Zika virus. updated by Stephen, 10:54, 26 January 2016
- A number of countries in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to a possible link between Zika virus and microcephaly in newborn babies. updated by Espresso Addict, 11:25, 26 January 2016
- Marvin Minsky added by Thue, 14:48, 26 January 2016
January 27
- Abe Vigoda added by Cyclonebiskit, 03:36, 27 January 2016
- Abe Vigoda removed by Stephen, 12:51, 27 January 2016
- Several countries in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to a suspected link between Zika virus and microcephaly in newborn babies. added by David Levy, 07:14, 27 January 2016
- A winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes at least fifty deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 22:59, 27 January 2016
January 28
- A cold wave across East Asia results in more than 100 deaths, primarily in Taiwan. updated by David Levy, 03:52, 28 January 2016
- A winter storm (satellite image pictured) causes more than 50 deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by David Levy, 03:52, 28 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. updated by The Rambling Man, 07:15, 28 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than 20 people. updated by David Levy, 12:34, 28 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than 20 people. removed by Tone, 14:37, 28 January 2016
- The Go computer program AlphaGo becomes the first to defeat a professional human Go player. added by Tone, 14:37, 28 January 2016
- The Go-playing computer program named AlphaGo becomes the first to defeat a professional human Go player. updated by Jayron32, 20:52, 28 January 2016
- The Go-playing computer program named AlphaGo becomes the first to defeat a professional human Go player. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:02, 28 January 2016
- A Go-playing computer program called AlphaGo becomes the first to defeat a professional human Go player. added by David Levy, 21:27, 28 January 2016
- A Go-playing computer program called AlphaGo becomes the first to defeat a professional human Go player. updated by The Anome, 23:15, 28 January 2016
- AlphaGo becomes the first computer program to defeat a professional human Go player. added by Espresso Addict, 23:33, 28 January 2016
January 29
- Due to a current outbreak of the Zika virus, several countries in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to a suspected link between Zika virus and microcephaly in newborn babies. added by Jayron32, 03:46, 29 January 2016
- AlphaGo becomes the first computer program to defeat a professional human Go player. updated by David Levy, 04:41, 29 January 2016
- Amid an outbreak of the Zika virus, several countries in the Americas warn women to postpone pregnancy due to a suspected link to microcephaly in newborn babies. added by David Levy, 04:44, 29 January 2016
- Paul Kantner added by The Rambling Man, 13:16, 29 January 2016
- Marvin Minsky added by The Rambling Man, 13:16, 29 January 2016
- Marvin Minsky removed by Tone, 11:21, 31 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. added by Jayron32, 15:33, 29 January 2016
- Gunmen open fire at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan, killing more than twenty people. removed by BorgQueen, 01:33, 30 January 2016
January 30
- Jacques Rivette added by Espresso Addict, 16:00, 30 January 2016
January 31
- Hilda Heine is elected President of the Marshall Islands. added by Coffee, 07:20, 31 January 2016
- Terry Wogan added by Tone, 11:21, 31 January 2016
- AlphaGo becomes the first computer program to defeat a professional human Go player. added by The Rambling Man, 19:57, 31 January 2016
- |image = Land surface temperature anomaly over East Asia in January 2016.jpg A cold wave (satellite image pictured) across East Asia results in more than 100 deaths, primarily in Taiwan. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:18, 31 January 2016
- A winter storm causes more than 50 deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:18, 31 January 2016
- A winter storm causes more than 50 deaths and paralyzes travel across the Eastern United States. removed by BorgQueen, 00:29, 01 February 2016
- |caption = East Asia temperature anomaly map added by Stephen, 22:41, 31 January 2016
- A cold wave (temperature anomaly map pictured) across East Asia results in more than 100 deaths, primarily in Taiwan. updated by Stephen, 22:41, 31 January 2016