1948⚡ Event
Republic of Korea established
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee as its first president.
politics
What Happened on August 15?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 15 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportspoliticswarentertainmentsciencespacedisastermusic
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Historical Events on August 15(5)
1963⚡ Event
President Fulbert Youlou overthrown in Republic of Congo
President Fulbert Youlou was overthrown in the Republic of Congo following a three-day uprising in the capital.
politics
1977⚡ Event
Wow! Signal Received
The Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University received a strong, apparently extraterrestrial radio signal known as the Wow! signal.
sciencespace
1998⚡ Event
Omagh Bombing
A car bomb attack carried out by the Real Irish Republican Army killed 29 people and injured approximately 220 others in Omagh, Northern Ireland.
wardisaster
2005⚡ Event
Helsinki Agreement Signed
The Helsinki Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of Indonesia was signed, ending more than 28 years of fighting.
politicswar
Birthdays on August 15(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Lasse Vigen Christensen
Lasse Vigen Christensen, Danish footballer, was born.
sports
1995🎂 Birth
Setyana Mapasa
Setyana Mapasa, Indonesian-Australian badminton player, was born.
sports
Deaths on August 15(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Julian Bond
Julian Bond, an American academic, civil rights leader, and politician, died. He was born in 1940.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Gunnar Birkerts
Gunnar Birkerts, a Latvian-American architect, died. He was born in 1925.
2020🕊️ Death
Robert Trump
Robert Trump, American real-estate developer and business executive, died.
economics
2024🕊️ Death
Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall, American game show host, performer, and singer, died.
entertainment
August 15 in History
August 15 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 15
Examples currently recorded for August 15 include Republic of Korea established (1948), President Fulbert Youlou overthrown in Republic of Congo (1963), Wow! Signal Received (1977). View all events →
Birthdays on August 15
People recorded as born on August 15 include Lasse Vigen Christensen, Chief Keef, Setyana Mapasa. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 15
Remembered figures who died on August 15 include Julian Bond, Gunnar Birkerts, Robert Trump. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 15?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 15: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 15?
- One event currently recorded for August 15 is: Republic of Korea established.
- Who was born on August 15?
- People recorded as born on August 15 include Lasse Vigen Christensen, Chief Keef, Setyana Mapasa.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 15?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 15.
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