1995⚡ Event
Western Greece earthquake
Western Greece was struck by an earthquake registering 6.4–6.5 Mw that killed 26 people.
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What Happened on June 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 15(5)
1996⚡ Event
Manchester bombing
The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a truck bomb in Manchester, England, injuring more than 200 people and causing widespread damage.
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2001⚡ Event
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation formed
Leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
politics
2006⚡ Event
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument established
US president George W. Bush designated 140,000 square miles around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
politicsexploration
2012⚡ Event
Nik Wallenda walks over Niagara Falls
American acrobat Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls.
exploration
Famous Birthdays on June 15(5)
Notable Deaths on June 15(5)
2014🕊️ Death
Jacques Bergerac
French actor and businessman Jacques Bergerac died on June 15, 2014. He was born in 1927.
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2019🕊️ Death
Franco Zeffirelli
Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli died on June 15, 2019. He was born in 1923.
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2023🕊️ Death
Glenda Jackson
English actress and politician Glenda Jackson died on June 15, 2023. She was born in 1936.
artspolitics
2024🕊️ Death
Matija Sarkic
English-born Montenegrin footballer Matija Sarkic died on June 15, 2024. He was born in 1997.
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June 15 in History
June 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 1995 to the present day.
Major Events on June 15
Among the most notable events on June 15: Western Greece earthquake (1995), Manchester bombing (1996), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation formed (2001). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 15
Notable figures born on June 15 include Aurora, Tia-Adana Belle, Hoshi. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 15
Remembered figures who died on June 15 include Jacques Bergerac, Franco Zeffirelli, Glenda Jackson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 15?
- June 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 June 15?
- One of the most notable events on June 15 is: Western Greece earthquake.
- Who was born on June 15?
- Famous figures born on June 15 include Aurora, Tia-Adana Belle, Hoshi.
- How many historical events happened on June 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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