What Happened on June 15?

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EVENTS ON JUNE 15

Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 15, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Ottoman Interregnum

Year: 1410

Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Byzantine capital, Constantinople.

Battle of Rozgony

Year: 1312

At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over the family of Palatine Amade Aba.

Yongle Emperor's campaigns against the Mongols

Year: 1410

In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were decimated by the Chinese armies of the Yongle Emperor.

Pope Leo X

Year: 1520

Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine.

New Hampshire

Year: 1804

New Hampshire approves the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratifying the document.

Jamestown, Virginia

Year: 1607

Virginia Colonists finished building James's Fort, to defend against Spanish and Indian attacks.

Tiepolo conspiracy

Year: 1310

The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is thwarted after bloody street clashes in Venice. The suppression of the revolt will lead to the creation of the Council of Ten.

Frederick II, Duke of Austria

Year: 1246

With the death of Frederick II, Duke of Austria, the Babenberg dynasty ends in Austria.

BIRTHS ON JUNE 15

Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 15, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Ezer Weizman

Year of birth: 1924

Ezer Weizman, Israeli general and politician, 7th President of Israel (died 2005)

Hédi Fried

Year of birth: 1924

Hédi Fried, Swedish author and psychologist (died 2022)

Erland Josephson

Year of birth: 1923

Erland Josephson, Swedish actor and director (died 2012)

Ninian Stephen

Year of birth: 1923

Ninian Stephen, English-Australian lieutenant, judge, and politician, 20th Governor-General of Australia (died 2017)

Jaki Byard

Year of birth: 1922

Jaki Byard, American pianist and composer (died 1999)

Richard Baker (broadcaster)

Year of birth: 1925

Richard Baker, English journalist and author (died 2018)

Alfred Duraiappah

Year of birth: 1926

Alfred Duraiappah, Sri Lankan Tamil lawyer and politician (died 1975)

Bernie Faloney

Year of birth: 1932

Bernie Faloney, American-Canadian football player and sportscaster (died 1999)

DEATHS ON JUNE 15

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 15, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Franjo Krežma

Year of death: 1881

Franjo Krežma, Croatian violinist and composer (born 1862)

Frederick III, German Emperor

Year of death: 1888

Frederick III, German Emperor (born 1831)

Mihai Eminescu

Year of death: 1889

Mihai Eminescu, Romanian journalist, author, and poet (born 1850)

Unryū Kyūkichi

Year of death: 1890

Unryū Kyūkichi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 10th Yokozuna (born 1822)

Ary Scheffer

Year of death: 1858

Ary Scheffer, Dutch-French painter and academic (born 1795)

James K. Polk

Year of death: 1849

James K. Polk, American lawyer and politician, 11th President of the United States (born 1795)

James Short (mathematician)

Year of death: 1768

James Short, Scottish mathematician and optician (born 1710)

Louis-Claude Daquin

Year of death: 1772

Louis-Claude Daquin, French organist and composer (born 1694)

HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 15

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 15 around the world.

Landelin

Christian feast day: Landelin (of Crespin or of Lobbes)

Arbor Day

Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

Saint Trillo

Christian feast day: Trillo

Saint Vitus

Christian feast day: Vitus (Guy), Modestus and Crescentia

Global Wind Day

Global Wind Day (international)

June 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: June 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Evelyn Underhill

Christian feast day: Evelyn Underhill (Church of England and The Episcopal Church)

Germaine Cousin

Christian feast day: Germaine Cousin

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