1865⚡ Event
Abraham Lincoln dies
President Abraham Lincoln dies at 7:22 AM after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre the previous evening.
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What Happened on April 15?
Discover 21 historical moments on April 15 — 9 events, 6 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 15(9)
1912⚡ Event
RMS Titanic sinks
The RMS Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew.
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1923⚡ Event
Insulin becomes widely available for diabetics
Commercial production of insulin expands, marking a turning point in the treatment of diabetes during the early 1920s.
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1958⚡ Event
First West Coast MLB Game
On Walter O'Malley's initiative, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants played the first Major League Baseball game on the U.S. West Coast.
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1989⚡ Event
Hillsborough disaster unfolds in Sheffield
A crowd crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield leads to one of the deadliest disasters in British sporting history.
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1989⚡ Event
Hillsborough Disaster
The Hillsborough disaster, a human crush that caused 97 deaths, occurred during an FA Cup match in Sheffield.
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1994⚡ Event
World Trade Organization Established
At a GATT ministerial meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco, representatives of 123 countries and the European Communities signed an agreement to establish the World Trade Organization.
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2013⚡ Event
Boston Marathon Bombing
Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev set off two pressure cooker bombs during the running of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring 264 others.
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2019⚡ Event
Notre-Dame Fire
A fire severely damaged Notre-Dame de Paris, destroying the cathedral's timber spire and much of the roof.
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Famous Birthdays on April 15(6)
1452🎂 Birth
Leonardo da Vinci born
Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci is born in Anchiano, Republic of Florence. He becomes the archetype of the Renaissance man.
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Notable Deaths on April 15(6)
1865🕊️ Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
The 16th President of the United States dies from an assassin's bullet at Petersen House in Washington, D.C.
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2022🕊️ Death
Bilquis Edhi
Bilquis Edhi, Pakistani philanthropist and wife of Abdul Sattar Edhi, has died.
2024🕊️ Death
Whitey Herzog
Whitey Herzog, American professional baseball outfielder and manager, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Josip Manolić
Josip Manolić, Croatian politician, prime minister, and speaker of the Chamber of Counties, has died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Wink Martindale
Wink Martindale, American DJ, radio personality, and TV personality, has died.
April 15 in History
April 15 is home to 21 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 9 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1865 to the present day.
Major Events on April 15
Among the most notable events on April 15: Abraham Lincoln dies (1865), RMS Titanic sinks (1912), Insulin becomes widely available for diabetics (1923). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 15
Notable figures born on April 15 include Leonardo da Vinci, Sexyy Red, Denis Shapovalov. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 15
Remembered figures who died on April 15 include Abraham Lincoln, Bilquis Edhi, Henry Plumb. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 15?
- April 15 is home to 21 recorded historical entries, including 9 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 15?
- One of the most notable events on April 15 is: Abraham Lincoln dies.
- Who was born on April 15?
- Famous figures born on April 15 include Leonardo da Vinci, Sexyy Red, Denis Shapovalov.
- How many historical events happened on April 15?
- Our collection records 9 historical events on April 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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