1898⚡ Event
USS Maine Explodes
The USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana Harbor, Cuba. This event significantly contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
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What Happened on February 15?
Browse 17 historical entries recorded for February 15 — 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 15(7)
1951⚡ Event
First Australian Parliament opens
The first Parliament of Australia was opened by King George VI. This marked a significant step in the nation's governance.
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1999⚡ Event
Arrest of Abdullah Öcalan
Abdullah Öcalan, a key figure in the Kurdistan Workers' Party, was apprehended by Turkish security forces in Nairobi, Kenya. His arrest marked a significant development in the conflict involving the PKK.
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2003⚡ Event
Global Anti-War Protests Against Iraq Invasion
Millions worldwide participated in anti-war rallies, protesting the impending invasion of Iraq. The demonstrations took place in approximately 800 cities, marking one of history's largest anti-war movements.
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2010⚡ Event
Halle Train Collision
Two passenger trains collided in Halle, Belgium, when one driver failed to stop at a red signal. The collision resulted in 19 deaths and 171 injuries.
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2013⚡ Event
Chelyabinsk Meteor Explosion
A meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, producing a shock wave that injured about 1,500 people.
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2018⚡ Event
Ethiopian Prime Minister Resignation
Following nationwide protests, Hailemariam Desalegn announced his resignation as prime minister of Ethiopia. He remained in post as a caretaker until he was succeeded by Abiy Ahmed.
politics
Birthdays on February 15(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Derrick Jones Jr.
American basketball player Derrick Jones Jr. was born.
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Deaths on February 15(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch, the American actress and singer, has died. She was born in 1940.
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2025🕊️ Death
George Armitage
American film director George Armitage died.
entertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa
Portuguese businessman Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa died.
economics
2025🕊️ Death
Muhsin Hendricks
Muhsin Hendricks, a South African imam, Islamic scholar, and LGBT activist, has died. He was born in 1967.
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2026🕊️ Death
Robert Duvall
American actor and filmmaker Robert Duvall died.
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February 15 in History
February 15 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 15
Examples currently recorded for February 15 include USS Maine Explodes (1898), First Australian Parliament opens (1951), Arrest of Abdullah Öcalan (1999). View all events →
Birthdays on February 15
People recorded as born on February 15 include Derrick Jones Jr., Zachary Gordon, George Russell. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 15
Remembered figures who died on February 15 include Raquel Welch, George Armitage, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa. View all →
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- What happened on February 15?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 17 entries for February 15: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 15?
- One event currently recorded for February 15 is: USS Maine Explodes.
- Who was born on February 15?
- People recorded as born on February 15 include Derrick Jones Jr., Zachary Gordon, George Russell.
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- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for February 15.
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