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Major Events of September 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 September 2015 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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

  • 01 Sep 2015 Hungary Closes Budapest Station to Migrants: Hungarian authorities closed Budapest Keleti railway station to prevent hundreds of migrants from boarding trains to other European capitals, highlighting the ongoing European migrant crisis.
  • 02 Sep 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Congressional Vote: President Barack Obama secured sufficient Senate support to potentially veto a congressional disapproval vote on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran nuclear agreement).
  • 03 Sep 2015 Syrian Refugee Crisis - Tragic Beach Discovery: A heartbreaking incident during the European migrant crisis occurred when bodies of Syrian refugees, including a three-year-old boy, were found on a Turkish beach. The poignant images of the young child's body went viral, sparking global outrage and drawing unprecedented international attention to the humanitarian crisis.
  • 04 Sep 2015 Russia Confirms Military Support for Assad Regime: Russian President Vladimir Putin officially confirmed Russia's military assistance in the Syrian Civil War, providing support to the Bashar al-Assad regime. This includes heavy weapons, tanks, aircraft, logistical support, and military training for the Syrian Army.
  • 05 Sep 2015 Migrant Crisis: Arrival in Austria: Approximately 6,500 migrants, predominantly from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, arrived in Vienna after traveling through Hungary. Austria and Germany temporarily modified their asylum system rules, allowing these migrants to either register in Austria or proceed to Germany.
  • 06 Sep 2015 Pope Francis Calls for Refugee Support: During the European migrant crisis, Pope Francis made a compassionate plea for Catholics in Europe to host refugees fleeing war and hunger. He personally committed the Vatican to accepting two refugee families in its churches.
  • 07 Sep 2015 UK Parliament Approves Brexit Referendum Bill: The House of Commons passes legislation to conduct a referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership in the European Union, setting the stage for the historic Brexit vote.
  • 08 Sep 2015 Turkey-PKK Conflict Escalates: Turkey launched bombing raids on PKK locations in northern Iraq following a previous bombing in Hakkari Province that killed at least 16 soldiers. In a separate incident, 14 Turkish police officers were killed in a PKK bombing near the Armenian border.
  • 09 Sep 2015 Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Longest-Reigning British Monarch: On September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II officially became the longest-reigning monarch in United Kingdom history, surpassing the record of 63 years and seven months previously held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.
  • 10 Sep 2015 U.S. Senate Blocks Vote Against Iran Nuclear Deal: U.S. Senate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican-led attempt to thwart the nuclear deal with Iran, delivering a major political victory to President Barack Obama. Senate Republicans failed to gather sufficient votes to end the Democratic filibuster on the resolution of disapproval.
  • 11 Sep 2015 Cross-Strait Military Exercises: The People's Liberation Army of China conducted three days of live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait. Simultaneously, Taiwan held military exercises simulating defense against potential submarine attacks near Kinmen, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
  • 12 Sep 2015 Jeremy Corbyn Elected Labour Party Leader: In a significant political shift, Jeremy Corbyn was elected as the leader of the United Kingdom's Labour Party, defeating candidates Liz Kendall, Andy Burnham, and Yvette Cooper. Tom Watson was simultaneously elected as the party's deputy leader.
  • 13 Sep 2015 Medical Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Sternum Implant: Salamanca University Hospital in Spain achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone by successfully implanting a 3D-printed artificial titanium sternum and rib section for a patient with multiple cancerous tumors, marking a significant advancement in personalized medical technology.
  • 14 Sep 2015 First Direct Detection of Gravitational Waves: The first direct observation of gravitational waves was made by the LIGO and Virgo scientific collaborations, confirming a major prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity. This groundbreaking discovery opened a new era of gravitational wave astronomy, allowing scientists to observe cosmic events previously undetectable.
  • 15 Sep 2015 Hungary Declares Emergency During Migration Crisis: Hungary declared an emergency in two southeastern regions and implemented stricter laws to prevent asylum-seekers from entering the country, highlighting the intense challenges of the European migration crisis.
  • 16 Sep 2015 8.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Chile: A powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Chilean city of Illapel, causing significant destruction. The earthquake resulted in 15 fatalities, at least 34 injuries, six people missing, and extensive damage. One additional fatality was reported in Argentina.
  • 17 Sep 2015 European Migrant Crisis Escalation: A significant moment in the European migrant crisis, with 7,000 migrants arriving in Croatia. The Croatian President placed the army on alert. Simultaneously, the European Parliament approved a landmark plan to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers across the European Union, marking a critical diplomatic and humanitarian response.
  • 18 Sep 2015 Russia's Military Intervention in Syria: Russia deployed its first fighter jets to Syria, marking a significant escalation in the Syrian Civil War. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry agreed to military-to-military talks with Russia. Simultaneously, Syrian Air Force raids on Palmyra killed at least 26 people.
  • 19 Sep 2015 Saudi-Led Coalition Bombs Yemen's Capital: In the ongoing Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, military forces bombarded residential areas and government buildings in Sana'a, killing approximately 30 people, including civilians. Rescue operations were ongoing to search for potential victims buried in the rubble.
  • 20 Sep 2015 Boko Haram Terrorist Attack in Maiduguri: Three devastating explosions in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri resulted in at least 80 fatalities and 150 injuries, demonstrating Boko Haram's continued terrorist threat.
  • 21 Sep 2015 European Migration Crisis Developments: Hungary passed a law allowing military assistance at its borders with Serbia and Croatia, while the U.S. White House committed an additional $419 million in humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees.
  • 22 Sep 2015 Chinese President Xi Jinping's U.S. State Visit: Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his first official visit to the United States, beginning with meetings with technology company representatives in Seattle, Washington.
  • 23 Sep 2015 EU Migrant Relocation Plan: European Union ministers approved a mandatory plan to distribute 120,000 migrants arriving in Greece and Italy across member nations over the next two years, addressing the ongoing migration crisis.
  • 24 Sep 2015 Pope Francis Addresses U.S. Congress: Pope Francis made history as the first pontiff to address a Joint Session of the United States Congress. In his groundbreaking speech, he discussed critical global issues including abortion, family values, climate change, immigration, and ethical business practices, emphasizing social justice and humanitarian concerns.
  • 25 Sep 2015 2015 Hajj Stampede Tragedy: King Salman of Saudi Arabia orders an official inquiry into the devastating Hajj stampede near Mecca, which resulted in over 700 deaths and 800 injuries, prompting international concern.
  • 26 Sep 2015 2015 Hajj Stampede Tragedy: A devastating stampede near Mecca during the Hajj pilgrimage results in 769 fatalities and 934 injuries, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Hajj history.
  • 27 Sep 2015 France Begins Syria Airstrikes: As part of Operation Chammal during the Syrian Civil War, France conducted its first airstrikes against Islamic State, destroying a training camp in eastern Syria. Previously, France was only authorized to conduct airstrikes in Iraq.
  • 28 Sep 2015 Catalonian Parliamentary Elections: Separatist parties won a clear majority (72 of 135 seats) in Catalonia's parliamentary elections, with a record 78% voter turnout. The winners plan to attempt unilateral independence within 18 months, despite Spain's constitutional prohibition. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy vowed to oppose the separatist movement.
  • 29 Sep 2015 Taliban Captures Kunduz: The Taliban seized control of Kunduz, a major northern Afghanistan city, marking the first major city capture by the group in over a decade.
  • 30 Sep 2015 Russia Launches Airstrikes in Syria: Russia initiates military intervention in Syria by launching airstrikes against anti-government targets near Homs, following a request from President Bashar al-Assad. A U.S. official noted that ISIS did not have a significant presence in the targeted area.