December 15 in history
Events on December 15
Notable events that happened on December 15 in past years.
- 2017
A 6.5Mwearthquake strikes the Indonesian island of Java in the city of Tasikmalaya, resulting in four deaths.
Wikipedia article: 2017 Java earthquake - 2005
Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service.
Wikipedia article: Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor - 1997
Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85.
Wikipedia article: Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 - 1978
U.S. President Jimmy Carter announces that the United States will recognize the People's Republic of China and sever diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Wikipedia article: Jimmy Carter - 1967
The Silver Bridge collapses, killing 46 people.
Wikipedia article: Silver Bridge - 1960
King Mahendra of Nepal suspends the country's constitution, dissolves parliament, dismisses the cabinet, and imposes direct rule.
Wikipedia article: Mahendra of Nepal - 1943
World War II: The Battle of Arawe begins during the New Britain campaign.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Arawe - 1933
Anarchist insurrection suppressed in Zaragoza, Spain.
Wikipedia article: Anarchist insurrection of December 1933 - 1906
The London Underground's Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway opens.
Wikipedia article: London Underground - 1899
British Army forces are defeated at the Battle of Colenso in Natal, South Africa, the third and final battle fought during the Black Week of the Second Boer War.
Wikipedia article: British Army - 1869
The short-lived Republic of Ezo is proclaimed in the Ezo area of Japan. It is the first attempt to establish a democracy in Japan.
Wikipedia article: Republic of Ezo - 1791
The United States Bill of Rights becomes law when ratified by the Virginia General Assembly.
Wikipedia article: United States Bill of Rights - 1467
Stephen III of Moldavia defeats Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, with the latter being injured thrice, at the Battle of Baia.
Wikipedia article: Stephen the Great - 1167
Sicilian Chancellor Stephen du Perche moves the royal court to Messina to prevent a rebellion.
- 533
Vandalic War: Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Tricamarum.
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