October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 77 days remain until the end of the year. 1066 – Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan; he is never crowned, and concedes power to William the Conqueror two months later. [1]

Discover what happened on October 15 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

2013年10月4日 · Historical events for the 15th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 15.

October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 77 days remaining until the end of the year.

2013年10月15日 · Napoleon exiled, Gregorian Calendar starts, first Oral Contraceptive, a spectacular mis-forecast and other major events, birthdays and deaths on October 15.

What is October 15th? We have 28 holidays listed for October 15. From his birth in 1922 to his death in 2012, King Norodom Sihanouk lived an interesting life. This day marks the departure of the last French soldiers from Bizerte in Tunisia. It's simple: Wash your hands, save lives.

On This Day In History - October 15: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 15? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

On October 15, 1917, the infamous exotic dancer and alleged spy Mata Hari was executed by firing squad in France. Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle in the Netherlands, she gained fame for her performances as a dancer and courtesan in Paris during World War I.

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