What Happened on October 15?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 15
Air India
Year:
1932
Tata Airlines (later to become Air India) makes its first flight.
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LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin
Year:
1928
The airship Graf Zeppelin completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
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Rentenmark
Year:
1923
The German Rentenmark is introduced in Germany to counter hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic.
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America (airship)
Year:
1910
Airship America is launched from New Jersey in the first attempt to cross the Atlantic by a powered aircraft.
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LaGuardia Airport
Year:
1939
The New York Municipal Airport (later renamed LaGuardia Airport) is dedicated.
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Lluís Companys
Year:
1940
President Lluís Companys of Catalonia is executed by the Francoist government.
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Hurricane Hazel
Year:
1954
Hurricane Hazel devastates the eastern seaboard of North America, killing 95 and causing massive floods as far north as Toronto.
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Luis E. Miramontes
Year:
1951
Mexican chemist Luis E. Miramontes completes the synthesis of norethisterone, the basis of an early oral contraceptive.
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World War II
Year:
1944
World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union.
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From Hell letter
Year:
1888
The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 15
Nicky Barnes
Year of birth:
1933
Nicky Barnes, American drug lord (died 2012)
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N. Ramani
Year of birth:
1934
N. Ramani, Indian flute player (died 2015)
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John Alexander MacPherson
Year of birth:
1833
John Alexander MacPherson, Australian politician, 7th Premier of Victoria (died 1894)
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Year of birth:
1931
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th President of India (died 2015)
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Pauline Perry, Baroness Perry of Southwark
Year of birth:
1931
Pauline Perry, Baroness Perry of Southwark, English academic and politician
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Asaph Hall
Year of birth:
1829
Asaph Hall, American astronomer and academic (died 1907)
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Willie O'Ree
Year of birth:
1935
Willie O'Ree, Canadian ice hockey player, first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL)
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Marie of Prussia
Year of birth:
1825
Marie of Prussia, Queen of Bavaria (died 1889)
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Barry McGuire
Year of birth:
1935
Barry McGuire, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
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Dick McTaggart
Year of birth:
1935
Dick McTaggart, Scottish boxer (died 2025)
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 15
Stanley Ketchel
Year of death:
1910
Stanley Ketchel, American boxer (born 1886)
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Mata Hari
Year of death:
1917
Mata Hari, Dutch dancer and spy (born 1876)
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Sai Baba of Shirdi
Year of death:
1918
Sai Baba of Shirdi, Indian guru and saint (born 1838)
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Dolores Jiménez y Muro
Year of death:
1925
Dolores Jiménez y Muro, Mexican revolutionary (born 1848?)
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Zdeněk Fibich
Year of death:
1900
Zdeněk Fibich, Czech pianist and composer (born 1850)
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Gilbert Arthur à Beckett
Year of death:
1891
Gilbert Arthur à Beckett, English author and songwriter (born 1837)
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Sergey Vyazmitinov
Year of death:
1819
Sergey Vyazmitinov, Russian general and politician, War Governor of Saint Petersburg (born 1744)
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Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg
Year of death:
1820
Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (born 1771)
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Ivan Dmitriev
Year of death:
1837
Ivan Dmitriev, Russian poet and politician, Russian Minister of Justice (born 1760)
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Letitia Elizabeth Landon
Year of death:
1838
Letitia Elizabeth Landon, English poet and novelist (born 1802)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 15
October 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: October 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Teresa of Ávila
Christian feast day: Teresa of Ávila
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World Students' Day
World Students' Day
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Bruno of Querfurt
Christian feast day: Bruno of Querfurt
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White Cane Safety Day
White Cane Safety Day
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Shwmae Sumae Day
Shwmae Su'mae Day (Wales)
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Thecla of Kitzingen
Christian feast day: Thecla of Kitzingen
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Cúan
Christian feast day: Cúan of Ahascragh
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Europa Donna
Breast Health Day (Europe)
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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (United States)
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