Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash
Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashed in northwestern Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 168 people on board.
Discover 15 historical moments on July 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashed in northwestern Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 168 people on board.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Fiordland, New Zealand. This was the country's largest earthquake since 1931.
South Korean rapper Psy released his hit single "Gangnam Style".
A faction of the Turkish Armed Forces attempted a coup d'état against the government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Croatian player Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final during their defeat to France.
Chinese politician and former Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.
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.
Among the most notable events on July 15: Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash (2009), Fiordland earthquake (2009), Gangnam Style Release (2012). View all events →
Notable figures born on July 15 include Jil Teichmann, Noah Gragson, Mohamed Sobhy. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on July 15 include Masahiko Aoki, Wan Li, Aubrey Morris. View all →
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