2006⚡ Event
Kiholo Bay Earthquake
An earthquake registering 6.7 Mw occurred off the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaii.
disaster
What Happened on October 15?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 15 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 15(5)
2007⚡ Event
New Zealand Anti-Terrorism Raids
New Zealand Police conducted anti-terrorism raids in relation to an alleged paramilitary training camp, arresting 17 people and seizing weapons.
politicslaw
2011⚡ Event
Global Protests
Global demonstrations against economic inequality and corporate influence were held in more than 950 cities in 82 countries.
economicspolitics
2013⚡ Event
Bohol Earthquake
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol in the Philippines, resulting in 222 deaths.
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2018⚡ Event
Jayme Closs Kidnapping
Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs was kidnapped from her home in Wisconsin and held captive for 88 days.
law
Birthdays on October 15(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar
Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar, Indonesian activist and politician, was born.
politics
1999🎂 Birth
Bailee Madison
Bailee Madison, American-Canadian actress and singer, was born.
entertainment
2000🎂 Birth
Melki Sedek Huang
Melki Sedek Huang, Indonesian activist and sex offender, was born.
2005🎂 Birth
Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark
Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark was born.
politics
Deaths on October 15(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Chinggoy Alonzo
Filipino theater, movie, and television actor Chinggoy Alonzo died. He was born in 1950.
entertainment
2018🕊️ Death
Paul Allen
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist, owner of the Seattle Seahawks, died.
technologyentertainment
2021🕊️ Death
David Amess
David Amess, British politician, member of Parliament for Southend West, died.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger, New Zealand businessman and politician, 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand, died.
politics
October 15 in History
October 15 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 15
Examples currently recorded for October 15 include Kiholo Bay Earthquake (2006), New Zealand Anti-Terrorism Raids (2007), Global Protests (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on October 15
People recorded as born on October 15 include Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar, Bailee Madison, Ben Woodburn. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 15
Remembered figures who died on October 15 include Chinggoy Alonzo, Paul Allen, David Amess. View all →
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- What happened on October 15?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 15: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 15?
- One event currently recorded for October 15 is: Kiholo Bay Earthquake.
- Who was born on October 15?
- People recorded as born on October 15 include Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar, Bailee Madison, Ben Woodburn.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 15?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 15.
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