
October 15
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on October 15. From 1900 until now.
October 15 is under the sign of Libra.
Famous birthdays on this day include Vanessa Marcil (1968), Sarah Ferguson (1959) and Michel Foucault (1926).
Several movies were released around October 15 over the years, such as The Prestige in 2006 directed by Christopher Nolan and Persona in 1966 directed by Ingmar Bergman.
But much more happened on October 15 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around October 15 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 15?
Holidays
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Events
- 2018 2018 Cologne attack: At least three people are injured after a man firebombs a fast-food restaurant in the Cologne main station and takes a woman hostage. The woman is later rescued by German counter-terrorism units. (The Guardian) (Washington Post)
- 2017 2017 Iraqi–Kurdish conflict: Battle of Kirkuk (2017): Iraqi forces advance into Kurdish-held territory around the city of Kirkuk. Clashes have been reported in the surrounding cities. (Reuters) (RT)
- 2016 Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017), 2016 October Baghdad attacks: Attacks targeting a Shi'ite Muslim gathering, a police check-point, and the family of an anti-Islamic State Sunni paramilitary leader, kill at least 55 people in Iraq. (Reuters)ISIL claims responsibility as a response to take back launching of its stronghold Mosul by the Iraqi forces. (TeleSUR)
- 2015 War in Afghanistan (2001–present): President of the United States Barack Obama announces that he will keep 5,500 troops in Afghanistan. (RT)
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Famous Birthday
- Vanessa Marcil: TV Actress.
- Sarah Ferguson: Royalty.
- Michel Foucault: French philosopher and educator, a...
- Keyshia Cole: American R&B singer.
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Famous Deaths
- Delphine Seyrig: French actress whose films include...
- Bernard Frank: French orientalist, an expert on...
- Ralph Truman: Actor (Henry V, Treasure Island), dies...
- Thomas Sankara: Burkinabé captain and politician 5th...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 15 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2017 Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
- 2016 The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
- 2015 The Weeknd - The Hills
- 2014 Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 Maroon 5 - One More Night
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2011
Adele - Someone Like You
- 2010 Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
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2009
The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
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2008
T.I. - Whatever You Like
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2017 Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2015 WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance
- 2014 Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
- 2011 Foo Fighters - Walk
- 2010 Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me
- 2009 Alice In Chains - Check My Brain
Books
Which were the most popular books released around October 15 over the years?
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