1951⚡ Event
Iranian oil industry nationalized
The Iranian oil industry was nationalized in a movement led by Mohammad Mosaddegh.
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What Happened on March 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry
Historical Events on March 15(5)
1956⚡ Event
My Fair Lady debuts on Broadway
The musical My Fair Lady, based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, debuted at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
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1960⚡ Event
Atlanta University Center sit-ins begin
Students from the Atlanta University Center began occupying lunch counters in Atlanta, Georgia, inspired by similar actions in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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1974⚡ Event
Trans Rights Conference Opens in Leeds
Transvestism and Transsexualism in Modern Society, the UK's first trans-rights conference, opened with an evening reception in Leeds.
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1990⚡ Event
Farzad Bazoft Hanged
Iraqi authorities hanged Iranian freelance reporter Farzad Bazoft on charges of spying for Israel.
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Famous Birthdays on March 15(5)
Notable Deaths on March 15(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Vittorio Gregotti
Vittorio Gregotti, an Italian architect, died on March 15, 2020. He was born in 1927.
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2022🕊️ Death
Barbara Maier Gustern
Barbara Maier Gustern, an American vocal coach and singer, died on March 15, 2022. She was born in 1935.
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2025🕊️ Death
Rajnikumar Pandya
Rajnikumar Pandya, an Indian writer, died on March 15, 2025. He was born in 1938.
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March 15 in History
March 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 1951 to the present day.
Major Events on March 15
Among the most notable events on March 15: Iranian oil industry nationalized (1951), My Fair Lady debuts on Broadway (1956), Atlanta University Center sit-ins begin (1960). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 15
Notable figures born on March 15 include Kristian Kostov, Ellie Leach, Quinn Ewers. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 15
Remembered figures who died on March 15 include Vittorio Gregotti, Barbara Maier Gustern, Wings Hauser. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 15?
- March 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 March 15?
- One of the most notable events on March 15 is: Iranian oil industry nationalized.
- Who was born on March 15?
- Famous figures born on March 15 include Kristian Kostov, Ellie Leach, Quinn Ewers.
- How many historical events happened on March 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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