1943⚡ Event
Heinrich Himmler orders Romani to concentration camps
In the Romani Holocaust, Nazi official Heinrich Himmler ordered that the Romani were to be put "on the same level as Jews and placed in concentration camps".
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What Happened on November 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on November 15(5)
1959⚡ Event
Holcomb, Kansas murders
Two men murdered a family in Holcomb, Kansas; the events became the subject of Truman Capote's non-fiction novel In Cold Blood, a pioneering work of the true crime genre.
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1988⚡ Event
Soviet spacecraft Buran launched
The Soviet spacecraft Buran, a reusable vehicle built in response to NASA's Space Shuttle program, was launched, uncrewed, on its only flight.
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2000⚡ Event
Edoardo Agnelli found dead
Edoardo Agnelli, son of the industrialist patriarch Gianni Agnelli, was found dead under a bridge on the outskirts of Turin, Italy.
2012⚡ Event
Xi Jinping becomes General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding as the paramount leader of China.
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Famous Birthdays on November 15(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns is a Dominican-American professional basketball player.
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2001🎂 Birth
TyTy Washington Jr.
TyTy Washington Jr. is an American professional basketball player.
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Notable Deaths on November 15(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Žarko Laušević
Žarko Laušević, a Serbian actor, died on November 15, 2023. He was born in 1960.
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2024🕊️ Death
Celeste Caeiro
Celeste Caeiro, a Portuguese pacifist, died on November 15, 2024. She was born in 1933.
2024🕊️ Death
Béla Károlyi
Béla Károlyi, a Romanian-American gymnastics coach, died on November 15, 2024. He was born in 1942.
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2024🕊️ Death
Jon Kenny
Jon Kenny, an Irish comedian and actor, died on November 15, 2024. He was born in 1957.
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2024🕊️ Death
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, a member of the Japanese imperial family, died on November 15, 2024. She was born in 1923.
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November 15 in History
November 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 1943 to the present day.
Major Events on November 15
Among the most notable events on November 15: Heinrich Himmler orders Romani to concentration camps (1943), Holcomb, Kansas murders (1959), Soviet spacecraft Buran launched (1988). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 15
Notable figures born on November 15 include Blake Pieroni, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kim Min-jae. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 15
Remembered figures who died on November 15 include Žarko Laušević, Celeste Caeiro, Béla Károlyi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 15?
- November 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 November 15?
- One of the most notable events on November 15 is: Heinrich Himmler orders Romani to concentration camps.
- Who was born on November 15?
- Famous figures born on November 15 include Blake Pieroni, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kim Min-jae.
- How many historical events happened on November 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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