Yuan Shikai Proclaims Empire of China, Becomes Emperor, December 12, 1915

Over 600 people are killed in Guadalajara, Mexico, when a train plunges off the tracks into a deep canyon. Date: January 22, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915Attempted Assassination of Bishop Patrick Heffron…

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: The SY Aurora breaks loose from its anchorage during a gale, beginning a 312-day ordeal. Date: May 6, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915Battle of Hohenzollern Redoubt Ends Battle of…

World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles. Date: April 25, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in…

World War I: Second Battle of Artois between German and French forces. Date: May 9, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 9 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915SS Eastland Capsizes in Chicago River, 844 Killed July 24, 1915Henry James Becomes…

Patrick Pearse gives his famous speech "Ireland unfree shall never be at peace" at O'Donovan Rossa's funeral in Dublin. Date: August 1, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915US Navy Salvage Divers Raise F-4,…

World War I: French pilot Roland Garros is shot down and glides to a landing on the German side of the lines. Date: April 18, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1915Battle of Dogger…