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Major Events of November 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from November 2015 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of November 2015: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Nov 2015 Laquan McDonald Shooting Footage Released: Dashboard-camera footage of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was released, sparking protests in Chicago and drawing national attention to police violence.
  • 02 Nov 2015 Turkey Parliamentary Elections: Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) regained its parliamentary majority in snap elections, signaling continued support for the ruling Islamist party.
  • 03 Nov 2015 Russian Airstrikes in Syria Against ISIS: On November 3, 2015, Russia continued its military intervention in Syria's Civil War, conducting multiple airstrikes against ISIS-held Palmyra. The Russian Defence Ministry reported that its Air Force had already bombed 2,804 targets in Syria since the start of its campaign in September, marking a significant escalation of Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict.
  • 04 Nov 2015 Historic Cross-Strait Meeting: On November 7, the presidents of Taiwan and China will meet in Singapore, marking the first such high-level encounter since the Chinese Communist Revolution. This diplomatic milestone could potentially ease long-standing tensions.
  • 05 Nov 2015 British and French Syria Intervention Decisions: British Prime Minister David Cameron decides against seeking parliamentary approval for U.S. airstrikes in Syria. Simultaneously, France announces deployment of its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the eastern Mediterranean to support operations against ISIL.
  • 06 Nov 2015 Keystone XL Pipeline Project Rejected: U.S. President Barack Obama announced that the State Department has rejected TransCanada's application for the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project, effectively halting the proposed cross-border oil pipeline.
  • 07 Nov 2015 Historic Cross-Strait Meeting between Taiwan and China: In Singapore, Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a landmark diplomatic meeting. This was the first encounter between leaders from Taiwan and mainland China since the Chinese Communist Revolution, signaling a potential thaw in long-standing cross-strait tensions.
  • 08 Nov 2015 World Bank Warns of Climate Change Impact: A new World Bank report highlighted the potential devastating economic consequences of climate change, projecting that over 100 million people could be pushed into poverty by 2030. The primary driver of this economic vulnerability is expected to be difficulties in agricultural crop production.
  • 09 Nov 2015 Myanmar's Historic Democratic Election: Myanmar held its first nationwide free election in 25 years, with the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party conceding defeat. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy appears to be heading for a landslide victory, potentially forming the next government.
  • 10 Nov 2015 Syria Peace Talks in Vienna: Russia proposed an eight-point plan during international Syria peace talks in Vienna, suggesting a constitutional reform process followed by early presidential elections to potentially resolve the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
  • 11 Nov 2015 Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Airport: Syrian opposition groups reported an Israeli Air Force airstrike near Damascus International Airport, targeting a weapon shipment allegedly intended for the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist organization.
  • 12 Nov 2015 Kurdish Offensive Against ISIS in Sinjar: Kurdish forces, backed by U.S. airstrikes, launched a strategic offensive to recapture Sinjar, Iraq, from Islamic State militants. The operation aimed to secure the town and disrupt ISIS supply routes, marking a significant moment in the fight against the terrorist organization.
  • 13 Nov 2015 Paris Terror Attacks: On November 13, 2015, Islamic State operatives executed a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris, involving suicide bombings, mass shootings, and a hostage crisis. The attacks targeted multiple locations including the Bataclan theatre, a stadium, and several restaurants. The terrorists killed 130 people, making this the deadliest terrorist attack in France since World War II, and sending shockwaves through France and the international community.
  • 14 Nov 2015 Paris Terror Attacks: On November 14, 2015, the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris resulted in 129 confirmed fatalities. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for these coordinated assaults, which shocked the world and prompted significant international response.
  • 15 Nov 2015 Paris Terror Attacks: On November 15, 2015, coordinated terrorist attacks were staged in Paris, France, by three jihadist cells. The attacks targeted multiple locations including bars, a concert hall, and a soccer stadium, resulting in 132 fatalities and 350 injuries. The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for these devastating attacks.
  • 16 Nov 2015 Paris Attacks Mastermind Identified: The Paris massacre was orchestrated by Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a prominent Belgian jihadist and one of the most active ISIS operators in Syria. He was also suspected of involvement in previously foiled terrorist attacks on a Paris high-speed train and a nearby church earlier that year.
  • 17 Nov 2015 Russia Responds to Metrojet Flight Bombing: Following the destruction of Metrojet Flight 9268, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised retribution for those responsible. He ordered the Russian and French Navies to coordinate military operations against Syria and offered a $50 million bounty for information on the bombers.
  • 18 Nov 2015 French Police Raid in Saint-Denis: French police conducted a major anti-terrorism raid in Saint-Denis, a Paris suburb, resulting in the killing of at least two terror suspects and the arrest of eight others, significantly disrupting potential terrorist activities following the Paris attacks.
  • 19 Nov 2015 China Seeks Justice for Executed Hostage: China promises to bring to justice those responsible for the execution of Chinese hostage Fan Jinghui by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This marks the first official confirmation of the hostage's identity by China's Foreign Ministry.
  • 20 Nov 2015 ISIS Releases Threatening Video: A new ISIS video was released threatening attacks against high-profile targets, including the White House in the U.S., monuments in France, U.S. President Obama, French President Francois Hollande, and targets in Italy.
  • 21 Nov 2015 UN Unanimously Resolves to Fight ISIS: The United Nations Security Council passed a unanimous resolution urging countries to take 'all necessary measures' to combat the Islamic State, following the Paris terrorist attacks. The 15-0 vote notably included Russia, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions.
  • 22 Nov 2015 Islamic State Counterattack in Saladin Province: Islamic State militants launched a significant counterattack in Iraq's Saladin Province, seizing strategic areas around Baiji, home to Iraq's largest oil refinery. They captured parts of Seiniyah, Mak'houl Mountain, and an abandoned fertilizer plant, while also attacking oilfields near Tikrit.
  • 23 Nov 2015 Blue Origin's Historic New Shepard Space Vehicle Landing: Blue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard space vehicle, becoming the first rocket to fly to space and return to Earth with a controlled, vertical landing. This milestone represents a significant breakthrough in reusable rocket technology and private space exploration.
  • 24 Nov 2015 Turkey Downs Russian Fighter Jet: A significant international incident occurred when Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet near the Syria-Turkey border, escalating tensions between the two countries. Russia denied airspace violation, while Turkey maintained it issued multiple warnings. The event marked a potentially dangerous geopolitical confrontation.
  • 25 Nov 2015 French Senate Unanimously Votes to Extend Fight Against ISIS: In the aftermath of the Paris Attacks, the French Senate voted unanimously (325-0) to extend military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
  • 26 Nov 2015 UK Considers Military Action Against ISIL: British Prime Minister David Cameron addressed Parliament, arguing that UK military airstrikes on ISIL in Syria would enhance national security and support France in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.
  • 27 Nov 2015 Turkey-Russia Diplomatic Tension over Syria: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia against 'playing with fire' following the November 24th shootdown of a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 near the Syria-Turkey border. Erdogan accused Russia of supporting 'state terror' by the Bashar al-Assad regime, claiming the conflict had resulted in 380,000 deaths. The incident severely damaged relations between the former Cold War adversaries.
  • 28 Nov 2015 Russia Imposes Sanctions on Turkey: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order imposing comprehensive economic sanctions against Turkey, including banning charter flights, stopping tourism, restricting imports, and canceling work visas for Turkish citizens.
  • 29 Nov 2015 EU-Turkey Migrant Agreement: Turkey and the European Union reached a landmark agreement to manage the migrant crisis, with the EU offering 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in aid, visa considerations, and renewed EU membership discussions in exchange for Turkey's commitment to stem the flow of migrants.
  • 30 Nov 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris: Nearly 150 world leaders attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, seeking a global agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. This critical international summit aimed to address the urgent challenge of climate change by negotiating comprehensive emissions reduction strategies.