October 15th: What is special about this date?
October 15th marks the 288th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 289th in case of leap years). There are 77 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on October 15th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to October 15th and what happened on October 15th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th.
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October 15th: what famous birthdays are on this date?
On October 15th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito Jackson (1953)Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko Mizuhara (1990)Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny Marshall (1942)Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia Cole (1981)Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee Iacocca (1924)American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira Nair (1957)Indian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean Peters (1926)American actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci Velasquez (1979)Rock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic West (1969)Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908)Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
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October 15th: who died on this date?
On October 15th the following celebrities died:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'Brien (1983)American actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty Driver (2011)English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie Adams (2008)American actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny Porten (1960)German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart (2019)
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman (2019)
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai (2002)
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah (2013)
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend (1960)
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko (1817)
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
October 15th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?
On October 15th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Libra according to the Western Zodiac.
October 15th: what is special about the Libra sign?
The Libra sign encompasses people born between September 23rd and October 22nd.
You can discover Libra's personality traits and attitude and Libra's most and least compatible signs.
If you're a Libra born in October discover why October born are so special.
October 15th: what happened on this date in history?
Here's what happened on October 15th in history:
- Oct 15, 1918: British Q-ship Cymric sinks British submarine J6
- Oct 15, 1926: Austria government of Seipel, forms
- Oct 15, 1937: Ernest Hemingway novel To Have & Have Not published
- Oct 15, 1939: Yeshiva of Mir closes after 124 years
- Oct 15, 1954: Hurricane Hazel strikes US and Canada, 348 die
- Oct 15, 1956: Pyotr Bolotnikov runs world record 10k (28:42.8)
- Oct 15, 1971: The start of the 2500-year celebration of Iran, celebrating the birth of Persia.
- Oct 15, 1974: Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Paul J Flory
- Oct 15, 1979: 1st Monday night game from NYC, Jets beat Vikings 14-7 (Shea Stadium)
- Oct 15, 2003: After one of its ferries collided with a pier, the 2003 Staten Island Ferry accident leaves 11 dead.
- Oct 15, 2005: Over 100 people are arrested in a riot that broke out in Toledo, Ohio during a National Socialist/Neo-Nazi demonstration.
- Oct 15, 2007: Fox Television Stations Group launches new cable television channel for business in the USA.
What day of the year is October 15th?
October 15th marks the 288th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 289th in case of leap years).
There are 77 days remaining until the end of the year.
October 15th is the 15th day of the month of October.
What day of the week is October 15th, 2024?
On October 15th, 2024 the day of the week is Tuesday.
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