Thursday, March 28, 2024 (Week 13)

July 15 in History

What happened on July 15 in history?

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on july 15 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on july 15 in history.

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1960
John F. Kennedy accepts the Democratic nomination for president.
1958
President Dwight Eisenhower sends 5,000 Marines to Lebanon to keep the peace.
1942
The first supply flight from India to China over the ‘Hump’ is flown.
1901
Over 74,000 Pittsburgh steel workers go on strike.
1895
Ex-prime minister of Bulgaria, Stepfan Stambolov, is murdered by Macedonian rebels.
1863
Confederate raider Bill Anderson and his Bushwhackers attack Huntsville, Missouri, stealing $45,000 from the local bank.
1834
Lord Napier of England arrives at Macao, China, as the first chief superintendent of trade.
1813
Napoleon Bonaparte‘s representatives meet with the Allies in Prague to discuss peace terms.
1806
Lieutenant Zebulon Pike begins his western expedition from Fort Belle Fontaine.
1789
The electors of Paris set up a “Commune” to live without the authority of the government.
1685
The Duke of Monmouth is executed in Tower Hill in England.
1410
Poles and Lithuanians defeat the Teutonic knights at Tannenberg, Prussia.
1099
Jerusalem falls to the Crusaders.