Quintinshill Rail Disaster: Three Trains Collide, 227 Killed, May 22, 1915

German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in the United Kingdom killing at least 20 people, in the first major aerial bombardment of a civilian target. Date: January 19, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on…

Japan issues the "Twenty-One Demands" to the Republic of China in a bid to increase its power in East Asia. Date: January 18, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915World War I: German 12th…

Lassen Peak erupts with a powerful force, the only volcano besides Mount St. Helens to erupt in the contiguous U.S. during the 20th century. Date: May 22, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915World…

The United States House of Representatives rejects a proposed constitutional amendment to require states to give women the right to vote. Date: January 12, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915HMS Princess Irene Explodes…

The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore the Republic. Date: December 25, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 25 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅…

The 6.7 Mw  Avezzano earthquake shakes the Province of L'Aquila in Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing between 29,978 and 32,610. Date: January 13, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…