January 22
1973 Kano Nigeria Airways Boeing 707 Crash
A chartered Nigeria Airways flight carrying pilgrims from the Hajj tragically crashes during a descent attempt at Kano International Airport, resulting in 176 fatalities.
More events for January
The 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai Eruption and Tsunami
The colossal eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in January 2022 triggered a massive tsunami and widespread ashfall, impacting the Kingdom of Tonga and countries across the Pacific.
1999 Colombia Earthquake
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Eje Cafetero region on January 25, 1999, causing widespread devastation.
The January 6 Insurrection
On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was stormed by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, leading to a historic and unprecedented breach of American democracy.