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This Day in History: September 15

What Happened On Your Birthday

What Happend On Today In History

Famous Birthday On September 15

  • 1946 Oliver Stone

    American director, screenwriter, producer

  • 1954 Hrant Dink

    Turkish/Armenian journalist

  • 1890 Agatha Christie

    English author

  • 1955 Renzo Rosso

    Italian fashion designer, businessman, co-founded Diesel Clothing

  • 1254 Marco Polo

    Italian explorer

Deaths On September 15

  • 1938 Thomas Wolfe

    American author

  • 1980 Bill Evans

    American pianist, composer

  • 1859 Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    English engineer, designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge

  • 2007 Colin McRae

    Scottish race car driver

  • 1842 Francisco Morazán

    Guatemalan lawyer, politician

More Events On September 15

1616 Opening of the first non-aristocratic, free public school in Frascati, Italy

This marks the first time a public school in Europe opens its doors to non-aristocrats, changing the landscape of education in the region and setting the stage for inclusive and accessible education.

1821 Act of Independence of Central America

On this year, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua took a stand against the Spanish Empire and declared their independence, forever changing the political landscape of Central America.

1835 Charles Darwin reaches the Galapagos Islands on board HMS Beagle

In a groundbreaking expedition, HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, reaches the Galapagos Islands, leading to significant developments in the understanding of evolution and natural selection.

1916 Debut of tanks in warfare at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette

The first use of tanks in warfare takes place during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the larger Battle of the Somme. The tanks, known as "Little Willies," usher in a new era of armored warfare.

1928 Alexander Fleming discovers the life-saving antibiotic, penicillin

Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming makes a breakthrough in medical science by discovering penicillin whilst studying influenza, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections.

1940 Battle of Britain Day - A turning point in World War II

This day marks the climax of the Battle of Britain. The Royal Air Force manages to successfully repulse a major Luftwaffe attack, losing 29 aircraft compared to the Germans' 57-61. The tide begins to turn in favor of the Allied forces.

1992 George Soros earns the label "the man who broke the Bank of England"

Notorious investor George Soros' Quantum Fund begins selling large amounts of pound sterling, leading to a crash in the ERM the following day and earning Soros his infamy.

1981 Recognizing John Bull as the oldest operable locomotive

The steam locomotive that was manufactured by the British and operated in New Jersey, USA, became the world's oldest and still operable locomotive on this day. This piece of machinery was first used on September 15, 1831, and went into history this day when the Smithsonian operated it.

1963 A tragedy strikes as a Ku Klux Klan bomb kills four young African-American girls

Fueling the flame of the Civil Rights Movement in America, four members of the white supremacy group, Ku Klux Klan, detonated a timed bomb at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the tragic death of four young African-American girls.

1935 Implementation of the Nuremberg laws by the Nazi party

These laws marked a grim chapter in history, stripping Jews of their citizenship, banning relationships with non-Jewish individuals, and making the swastika the official symbol of Germany.

1894 Battle of Pyongyang culminates with a decisive Japanese victory

This land battle between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China became instrumental in shaping the political standing of both nations. It marked a decisive Japanese victory during the First Sino-Japanese War.

2008 Lehman Brothers file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

This year marks the largest bankruptcy in US history, as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. files for bankruptcy protection. This event sent shockwaves across the global economy and marked a major turning point in the financial crisis.

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