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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What Happened on April 15?
Browse 19 historical entries recorded for April 15 — 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 15(7)
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
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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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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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.
2022🕊️ Death
Henry Plumb
Henry Plumb, British politician and farmer, has died.
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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 19 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 15
Examples currently recorded for April 15 include RMS Titanic sinks (1912), Insulin becomes widely available for diabetics (1923), First West Coast MLB Game (1958). View all events →
Birthdays on April 15
People recorded as born on April 15 include Leonardo da Vinci, Sexyy Red, Denis Shapovalov. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 19 entries for April 15: 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 15?
- One event currently recorded for April 15 is: RMS Titanic sinks.
- Who was born on April 15?
- People recorded as born on April 15 include Leonardo da Vinci, Sexyy Red, Denis Shapovalov.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 15?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for April 15.
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