What Happened on August 15?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 15
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 15, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Seven Years' War
Year:
1760
Seven Years' War: Battle of Liegnitz: Frederick the Great's victory over the Austrians under Ernst Gideon von Laudon.
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War of 1812
Year:
1814
War of 1812: British forces launch a costly and unsuccessful night attack against American defenders during the siege of Fort Erie.
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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Year:
1824
The Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving French general of the American Revolutionary War, arrives in New York and begins a tour of 24 states.
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Tivoli Gardens
Year:
1843
Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest still intact amusement parks in the world, opens in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Bombardment of Brussels
Year:
1695
French forces end the bombardment of Brussels.
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Nine Years' War (Ireland)
Year:
1599
Nine Years' War: Battle of Curlew Pass: Irish forces led by Hugh Roe O'Donnell successfully ambush English forces, led by Sir Conyers Clifford, sent to relieve Collooney Castle.
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Asunción
Year:
1537
Asunción, Paraguay is founded.
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Arequipa
Year:
1540
Arequipa, Peru is founded.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 15
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 15, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Judy Cassab
Year of birth:
1920
Judy Cassab, Austrian-Australian painter (died 2008)
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August Kowalczyk
Year of birth:
1921
August Kowalczyk, Polish actor and director (died 2012)
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Huntz Hall
Year of birth:
1919
Huntz Hall, American actor (died 1999)
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Benedict Kiely
Year of birth:
1919
Benedict Kiely, Irish journalist and author (died 2007)
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Jack Lynch
Year of birth:
1917
Jack Lynch, Irish footballer and politician, 5th Taoiseach of Ireland (died 1999)
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Sabino Barinaga
Year of birth:
1922
Sabino Barinaga, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1988)
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Leonard Baskin
Year of birth:
1922
Leonard Baskin, American sculptor and illustrator (died 2000)
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Robert Bolt
Year of birth:
1924
Robert Bolt, English playwright and screenwriter (died 1995)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 15
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 15, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Euclides da Cunha
Year of death:
1909
Euclides da Cunha, Brazilian sociologist and journalist (born 1866)
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Thomas J. Higgins
Year of death:
1917
Thomas J. Higgins, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1831)
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Konrad Mägi
Year of death:
1925
Konrad Mägi, Estonian painter and educator (born 1878)
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Anatole von Hügel
Year of death:
1928
Anatole von Hügel, Italian ethnologist and academic, co-founded St Edmund's College, Cambridge (born 1854)
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Joseph Joachim
Year of death:
1907
Joseph Joachim, Hungarian violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1831)
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Johan Gadolin
Year of death:
1852
Johan Gadolin, Finnish chemist, physicist, and mineralogist (born 1760)
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Constantin Brâncoveanu
Year of death:
1714
Constantin Brâncoveanu, Romanian prince (born 1654)
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Marin Marais
Year of death:
1728
Marin Marais, French viol player and composer (born 1656)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 15
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 15 around the world.
National Liberation Day of Korea
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Jogukhaebangui nal, "Fatherland Liberation Day" (North Korea)
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National Liberation Day of Korea
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Gwangbokjeol, "Independence Day" (South Korea)
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August 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Armed Forces Day (Poland)
Armed Forces Day (Poland)
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Independence Day (India)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of India from the United Kingdom in 1947.
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National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)
National Day of Mourning (Bangladesh)
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Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead
Victory over Japan Day (United Kingdom), and its related observances: End-of-war Memorial Day, when the National Memorial Service for War Dead is held (Japan)
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Victory Day (Taliban)
Victory Day (Afghanistan), celebrating the 2021 Fall of Kabul
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