2015⚡ Event
Mozambique funeral beer poisoning
Contaminated beer served at a funeral in Tete Province, Mozambique, killed 75 people and made at least 230 others ill.
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What Happened in 2015?
Explore 18 historical moments from 2015 — 14 events, 0 birthdays, and 4 notable deaths.
Events in 2015(14)
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Hypercacher kosher supermarket siege
A hostage situation occurred at a Jewish market in Vincennes, related to the Charlie Hebdo shooting.
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Los Llanos Air Base Crash
A jet fighter crashed at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others.
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TransAsia Airways Flight 235 crash
Shortly after takeoff from Taipei Songshan Airport, the crew of TransAsia Airways Flight 235 shut down the wrong engine in response to a flameout, leading to a crash that resulted in 43 deaths.
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Murder of Özgecan Aslan
Turkish student Özgecan Aslan was murdered during a rape attempt, sparking mass demonstrations across the country after her body was discovered two days later.
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Uherský Brod restaurant shooting
A gunman opened fire in a restaurant in Uherský Brod, Czech Republic, killing eight people before committing suicide.
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Boris Nemtsov assassinated
Russian statesman and politician Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, was assassinated in central Moscow.
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X Factor New Zealand Judges Fired
Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were fired from The X Factor New Zealand on March 16, 2015, after controversial comments to a contestant.
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Bardo National Museum Attack
Gunmen attacked the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia, resulting in the deaths of 24 people.
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Germanwings Flight 9525 crash
The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 deliberately crashed the aircraft in the French Alps on March 24, 2015. All 150 people on board were killed in the mass murder-suicide.
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Himeji Castle re-opens
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Japan's largest castle, re-opened after extensive restoration.
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Mogadishu Hotel Siege Ends
A siege by al-Shabaab militants on a Mogadishu hotel ended, with Somali Armed Forces recapturing the premises. The attack killed at least 20 people.
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Garissa University College attack
Gunmen attacked Garissa University College in Kenya, killing 148 people and wounding 79 others.
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Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary
Six elderly men burgled a safe-deposit facility in Hatton Garden, London, and stole items worth up to an estimated £14 million.
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Born in 2015(0)
No births recorded for 2015.
Deaths in 2015(4)
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Sheppard Frere
Sheppard Frere was an English historian and archaeologist.
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Vlada Divljan
Vlada Divljan, a Serbian singer-songwriter and guitarist, died. He was born in 1958.
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Dates in 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2015?
- 2015 saw 18 notable historical moments, including 14 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 4 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2015?
- Key events of 2015 include: Mozambique funeral beer poisoning, Hypercacher kosher supermarket siege, Los Llanos Air Base Crash.
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