2009⚡ Event
Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash
Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashed in northwestern Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 168 people on board.
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What Happened on July 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 15(5)
2009⚡ Event
Fiordland earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Fiordland, New Zealand. This was the country's largest earthquake since 1931.
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2012⚡ Event
Gangnam Style Release
South Korean rapper Psy released his hit single "Gangnam Style".
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2016⚡ Event
Turkish Coup Attempt
A faction of the Turkish Armed Forces attempted a coup d'état against the government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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2018⚡ Event
Own Goal in World Cup Final
Croatian player Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final during their defeat to France.
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Famous Birthdays on July 15(5)
Notable Deaths on July 15(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Wan Li
Chinese politician and former Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.
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July 15 in History
July 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 2009 to the present day.
Major Events on July 15
Among the most notable events on July 15: Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash (2009), Fiordland earthquake (2009), Gangnam Style Release (2012). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 15
Notable figures born on July 15 include Jil Teichmann, Noah Gragson, Mohamed Sobhy. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 15
Remembered figures who died on July 15 include Masahiko Aoki, Wan Li, Aubrey Morris. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 15?
- July 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 July 15?
- One of the most notable events on July 15 is: Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash.
- Who was born on July 15?
- Famous figures born on July 15 include Jil Teichmann, Noah Gragson, Mohamed Sobhy.
- How many historical events happened on July 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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