What Happened on Jun 15

Rachel Jackson Is Born

Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, born Rachel Donelson (June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828, aged 61) wife of the 7th President of the United States,... Read more

The Twelfth Amendment is ratified

The Twelfth Amendment (Amendment XII) to the United States Constitution provides the procedure by which the President and Vice President are... Read more

Arkansas is the 25th State Admitted to the Union

On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the twenty-fifth state. Native Americans first inhabited the state and created a thriving culture along the... Read more

American Citizens Stage A Revolt

On June 15, 1846, some thirty settlers, mostly American citizens, staged a revolt and seized the small Mexican garrison in Sonoma. They raised the... Read more

Second Battle Of Tabasco

The Second Battle of Tabasco, also known as the Battle of Villahermosa, was a battle fought in June 1847 during the Mexican-American War as part of... Read more

Second Battle of Petersburg - Lee Repulses Grant

The Second Battle of Petersburg, also known as the Assault on Petersburg, was fought June 15–18, 1864, at the beginning of the Richmond–Petersburg... Read more

Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road

Description: Marching from Cold Harbor, Meade’s Army of the Potomac crossed the James River on transports and a 2,200-foot long pontoon bridge at... Read more

Meiji-Sanriku Earthquake

Twenty-seven thousand people died in a huge tsunami that swept over the seaport of Kamaishi, Japan, on June 15, 1896. A local earthquake cause mild... Read more

General Slocum Disaster

The General Slocum worked as a passenger ship, taking people on excursions around New York City. On Wednesday, June 15, 1904, the ship had been... Read more

'Dubliners' Is Published

Troubled by his conscience (a rare trait for any publisher) he now agreed, again, to publish Dubliners, the only condition being Joyce had to buy... Read more

Battle Of Piave River

The Battle of the Piave River, known in Italy as Battaglia del Solstizio (Battle of the Solstice), Battaglia di Mezzo Giugno (Battle of Middle... Read more

Mary MacPhee Is Recorded Performing Gaelic Songs

On June 15, 1939, in Oakland, California, folk music collector Sidney Robertson Cowell recorded Mary MacPhee performing Gaelic songs from the... Read more

Battle of Saipan

The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands from 15 June 1944... Read more

United Kingdom Passes the Indian Independence Act 1947

The Indian Independence Act 1947 was the statute (10 and 11 Geo VI, c. 30) enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom promulgating the... Read more

Pizza Hut is Founded

The history of Pizza Hut began in 1958 when Frank and Dan Carney opened the first store in Wichita Kansas. Frank and Dan were brothers and best... Read more

"The Apartment" Is Released

The Apartment is a 1960 American comedy-drama film produced and directed by Billy Wilder, and starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred... Read more

Ronald Reagan Signs a Bill Liberalizing California’s Abortion Law

A liberalized abortion law, one of the most emotionally debated issues ever brought before the state legislature, will go-into effect in California... Read more

"The Dirty Dozen" Is Released

The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 World War II war film directed by Robert Aldrich, based on the novel by E. M. Nathanson and starring Lee Marvin, Ernest... Read more

Jack Nicklaus wins the 72nd U.S. Open

The 1972 U.S. Open Golf Championship was the 72nd U.S. Open played June 15-18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. Jack Nicklaus... Read more

Neil Patrick Harris born

Harris was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He has an older brother named Mark, and it was by following his... Read more

King Diamond releases Abigail

Abigail is the second King Diamond album and their first concept album. It was released in 1987 on Roadrunner Records. There were several... Read more

"Bull Durham" Is Released

Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy about baseball. It is based upon the minor league experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and... Read more

The Offspring release self-titled debut album

The Offspring is the debut studio album by the American punk rock band The Offspring. It was released on June 15, 1989 on Nemesis Records in vinyl... Read more

Nirvana Releases "Bleach"

Bleach is the debut album by the American grunge band Nirvana. It was released on June 15, 1989 through the independent record label Sub Pop.... Read more

Eruption of Mount Pinatubo

Pinatubo unleashed three major destructive agents, namely: ashfall, pyroclastic flow and lahar that caused destruction to Central Luzon's... Read more