PhilippineβAmerican War: Filipino guerrillas launch a surprise attack on U.S. infantry and begin a four-day siege of Catubig, Philippines. Date: April 15, 1900 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1900 π On This Day (Today)
The British passenger liner RMSΒ Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic at 2:20Β a.m., two hours and forty minutes after hitting an iceberg. Only 710 of 2,224 passengers and crew on board survive. Date: April 15, 1912 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1912 π On…
Two security guards are murdered during a robbery in South Braintree, Massachusetts. Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti would be convicted of and executed for the crime, amid much controversy. Date: April 15, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
U.S. Senator John B. Kendrick of Wyoming introduces a resolution calling for an investigation of a secret land deal, which leads to the discovery of the Teapot Dome scandal. Date: April 15, 1922 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1922 π On This Day…
Racially motivated Nihon ShΕgakkΕ fire lit by a serial arsonist kills 10 children in Sacramento, California. Date: April 15, 1923 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1923 π On This Day (Today)
Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes. Date: April 15, 1923 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1923 π On This Day (Today)
First day of the Arab revolt in Mandatory Palestine. Date: April 15, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: In the Belfast Blitz, 200 bombers of the German Luftwaffe attack Belfast, killing some 1,000 people. Date: April 15, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. Date: April 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today)
Bergen-Belsen concentration camp is liberated. Date: April 15, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today)