June 15 in history
Events on June 15
Notable events that happened on June 15 in past years.
- 2013
A bomb explodes on a bus in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 25 people and wounding 22 others.
Wikipedia article: June 2013 Quetta attacks - 1991
In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing over 800 people.
Wikipedia article: Mount Pinatubo - 1977
After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain.
Wikipedia article: Death and funeral of Francisco Franco - 1944
In the Saskatchewan general election, the CCF, led by Tommy Douglas, is elected and forms the first socialist government in North America.
Wikipedia article: 1944 Saskatchewan general election - 1920
Following the 1920 Schleswig plebiscites, Northern Schleswig is transferred from Germany to Denmark.
Wikipedia article: 1920 Schleswig plebiscites - 1896
One of the deadliest tsunamis in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.
Wikipedia article: 1896 Sanriku earthquake - 1859
Ambiguity in the Oregon Treaty leads to the "Northwestern Boundary Dispute" between American and British/Canadian settlers.
Wikipedia article: Pig War (1859) - 1826
In the Auspicious Incident, the Janissary mutiny against Sultan Mahmud II is defeated and the Janissary corps is disbanded as a result.
Wikipedia article: Auspicious Incident - 1607
Virginia colonists finish building James's Fort, to defend against Spanish and Native American attacks.
Wikipedia article: Jamestown - 1410
In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were decimated by the Chinese armies of the Yongle Emperor.
Wikipedia article: Yongle Emperor's campaigns against the Mongols - 1389
The Ottomans under Sultan Murad I defeat a Serb army under Lazar of Serbia in the battle of Kosovo. Both leaders are killed in the battle.
Wikipedia article: Ottoman Empire - 1285
The Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice conclude a treaty. Apart from agreeing on a ten year truce, the Venetians are alloted a commercial quarter in Constantinople and are restored to earlier privileges.
Wikipedia article: Byzantine Empire - 1219
Northern Crusades: Danish victory at the Battle of Lindanise (modern-day Tallinn) establishes the Danish Duchy of Estonia.
Wikipedia article: Northern Crusades - 923
Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the Simple is arrested by the supporters of Duke Rudolph of Burgundy.
- 763 BC
Assyrians record a solar eclipse that is later used to fix the chronology of Mesopotamian history.
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