1963⚡ Event
16th Street Baptist Church bombing
The Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Four girls were killed and at least 14 others were injured.
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What Happened on September 15?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 15 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Ku Klux Klan
Historical Events on September 15(5)
1972⚡ Event
Hijacking of SAS Flight 130
Three members of the Croatian National Resistance hijacked Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 130. They sought the release of individuals arrested for assassinating the Yugoslav ambassador.
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2008⚡ Event
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy
The global financial services firm Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, holding over $600 billion in assets. This was the largest such filing in U.S. history.
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2017⚡ Event
Parsons Green Bombing
A homemade bomb partially exploded on an eastbound District line train at Parsons Green tube station in West London, injuring 30 passengers.
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Famous Birthdays on September 15(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Rafael Santos Borré
Rafael Santos Borré, a Colombian professional footballer, was born.
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1995🎂 Birth
Terry McLaurin
Terry McLaurin, an American professional football player, was born.
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1997🎂 Birth
Quin Houff
Quin Houff, an American professional stock car racing driver, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr., an American professional basketball player, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Felix (rapper)
Felix, an Australian singer based in South Korea and member of the group Stray Kids, was born.
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Notable Deaths on September 15(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Lou Angotti
Lou Angotti, a Canadian ice hockey player and coach, has died. He was born in 1938.
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2023🕊️ Death
Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero, a renowned Colombian painter and sculptor, has died. He was born in 1932.
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2024🕊️ Death
Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, passed away. He was born in 1953.
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2024🕊️ Death
Elias Khoury
Elias Khoury, a Lebanese intellectual, playwright, and novelist, passed away. He was born in 1948.
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September 15 in History
September 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 1963 to the present day.
Major Events on September 15
Among the most notable events on September 15: 16th Street Baptist Church bombing (1963), Hijacking of SAS Flight 130 (1972), Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy (2008). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 15
Notable figures born on September 15 include Rafael Santos Borré, Terry McLaurin, Quin Houff. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 15
Remembered figures who died on September 15 include Ric Ocasek, Lou Angotti, Fernando Botero. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 15?
- September 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 September 15?
- One of the most notable events on September 15 is: 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
- Who was born on September 15?
- Famous figures born on September 15 include Rafael Santos Borré, Terry McLaurin, Quin Houff.
- How many historical events happened on September 15?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 15, spanning centuries of world history.
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