1948⚡ Event
Republic of Korea established
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee as its first president.
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What Happened on August 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Famous Birthdays on August 15(5)
Notable 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.
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2024🕊️ Death
Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall, American game show host, performer, and singer, died.
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August 15 in History
August 15 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1948 to the present day.
Major Events on August 15
Among the most notable events on August 15: Republic of Korea established (1948), President Fulbert Youlou overthrown in Republic of Congo (1963), Wow! Signal Received (1977). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 15
Notable figures born on August 15 include Lasse Vigen Christensen, Chief Keef, Setyana Mapasa. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- August 15 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 15?
- One of the most notable events on August 15 is: Republic of Korea established.
- Who was born on August 15?
- Famous figures born on August 15 include Lasse Vigen Christensen, Chief Keef, Setyana Mapasa.
- How many historical events happened on August 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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