1961⚡ Event
Adolf Eichmann sentenced to death
Former Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death after being found guilty on fifteen criminal charges. These included war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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What Happened on December 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 15(5)
1970⚡ Event
Venera 7 lands on Venus
The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 touched down on the surface of Venus. This marked the first successful landing of a spacecraft on another planet.
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1981⚡ Event
Al-Dawa suicide bombing in Beirut
The Iraqi Shia Islamist group al-Dawa carried out one of the first modern suicide bombings, targeting the Iraqi embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The attack resulted in 61 deaths and at least 100 injuries.
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2013⚡ Event
South Sudanese Civil War begins
The South Sudanese Civil War began when three opposition leaders voted to boycott the meeting of the National Liberation Council in Juba.
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2019⚡ Event
Citizenship Amendment Act protests
In Delhi, India, local women protested the exclusion of Muslims from the amended Citizenship Act by blockading a major road.
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Famous Birthdays on December 15(5)
Notable Deaths on December 15(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain, Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
William J. Bauer
William J. Bauer was a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He previously served as a United States district judge.
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December 15 in History
December 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 1961 to the present day.
Major Events on December 15
Among the most notable events on December 15: Adolf Eichmann sentenced to death (1961), Venera 7 lands on Venus (1970), Al-Dawa suicide bombing in Beirut (1981). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 15
Notable figures born on December 15 include Maude Apatow, Zach Banks, Magdalena Fręch. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 15
Remembered figures who died on December 15 include Eryue He, Girma Wolde-Giorgis, Saufatu Sopoanga. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 15?
- December 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 December 15?
- One of the most notable events on December 15 is: Adolf Eichmann sentenced to death.
- Who was born on December 15?
- Famous figures born on December 15 include Maude Apatow, Zach Banks, Magdalena Fręch.
- How many historical events happened on December 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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