Spanish Campaign
Charlemagne's Spanish expedition ends with the destruction of his rearguard at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
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August 15 in History
This permanent archive page contains 210 World History Database records for August 15, spanning 774 to 2023. Recorded topics include Birth of Heizei; Spanish Campaign; Battle of Pitgaveny.
Total: 210Events: 160Births: 8Deaths: 7Battles: 33Coronations: 2Countries: 34
Events on August 15
Invasion of Moray
Duncan led an army into Moray, where he was killed by Macbeth on 15 August 1040 at Pitgaveny (then called Bothnagowan) near Elgin
Succession
Duncan led an army into Moray, where he was killed by Macbeth on 15 August 1040 at Pitgaveny (then called Bothnagowan) near Elgin
Assassination of Macbeth
Kills Macbeth for the throne
Lanfranc Appointed Archbishop
William appoints Lanfranc as Archbishop of Canterbury, giving a trusted reformer a central role in church and government.
Arrest of Ralph de Flambard
Arrested by Henry I for extortion, the Towers 1st recorded prisoner
Regency
Appointed Regent, rules by edict while Richard fights the Crusades
Regency
Appoints Eleanor as Regent & rules by general edict while fighting in the crusades
Treaty of Canterbury
An alliance is made between Henry V & Emperor Sigismund who promises military support
Arrival at Shrewsbury
Henry Tudor reaches Shrewsbury as his invasion force advances toward Richard III's army.
Foundation of Asuncion
Founds Asuncion as a Spanish settlement on the Paraguay River.
Marriage Journey
Mary remains in France after marrying the future Francis II
Civil War
Helps the Royalists under Montrose defeat the Covenanters under Baille
Civil War
Helps the Royalists defeat the Covenanters
Civil War
Helps the Royalists under Montrose defeat the Covenanters under Baille
Covenanters
Helps the Royalists under Montrose defeat the Covenanters under Baille
Covenanters
Commands a Royalist defeat of the Covenanters & wrecks the army of Baille & Argyll
Covenanters
Helps the Royalists defeat the Covenanters
Covenanters
Helps the Royalists under Montrose defeat the Covenanters under Baille
Royalist Landing
Stanley lands from the Isle of Man with a small Royalist force and begins raising support for Charles II in Lancashire.
Danish Capture of Kristianstad
Danish troops storm Kristianstad and hold the fortress for nearly two years.
Danish Capture of Kristianstad
Danish troops storm Kristianstad and hold the fortress for nearly two years.
Bombardment of Brussels Continues
Villeroi continues the bombardment of Brussels, but the destruction fails to draw the Allies away from Namur.
Presence at Luzzara
Philip accompanies the Bourbon army during the battle of Luzzara.
Execution
Is executed by Ottoman authorities in Istanbul.
Exile of Paris Parlement
Louis XVI ordered the Parlement of Paris into exile at Troyes during the conflict over registering new fiscal measures.
Bombardment of Bomarsund
Directs British warships engaged in the heavy bombardment preceding Bomarsund's surrender.
President of Bolivia
Cordova succeeds Belzu and begins a constitutional presidential term.
Second Army
Bazaine hopes to join up with MacMahon but the German Second Army cuts him off
Strike
Agricultural strike in eastern England
President of Bolivia
Arce begins his presidency and promotes railway development.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4th term
Flight from Beijing
Flees Beijing after allied troops enter the city.
Flight from Beijing
Leaves Beijing with the imperial court.
Goudi Movement
The Military League launches a movement demanding administrative and military reform.
Cape Town Call
Terra Nova calls at Cape Town during the voyage south.
Cape Town Ship Operations
Evans supervises shipboard duties while Terra Nova calls at Cape Town on the outward voyage.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as a Liberal president after years of instability.
Institutional Care Legislation
Creates administrative arrangements for institutional supervision and care.
Mental Deficiency Act
Oversees enactment of the Mental Deficiency Act.
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Opening of Panama Canal
The steamship Ancon makes the canal's official inaugural transit.
Rule of Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Rule of Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
East Anglian Brigade Attacks Kidney Hill
The 162nd Brigade attacks toward Kidney Hill but heavy fire, heat and difficult ground break up the advance.
Kiretch Tepe Assault Renewed
Mahon's 10th Irish Division renews the attack along Kiretch Tepe as the Allies try to improve the northern Suvla position.
Stopford Removed from Suvla Command
Hamilton removes Stopford after the Suvla force fails to exploit the surprise achieved by the landing.
Suvla Command Assumed after Stopford
De Lisle assumes command at Suvla and attempts to restore momentum to the stalled British force.
The Pimple Captured on Kiretch Tepe
Irish troops gain the Ottoman position known as the Pimple during the renewed fighting on Kiretch Tepe.
Munitions of War Bill
Presents the Munitions of War Bill to Parliament to reform munitions production
Petrograd Fears
Socialists fear his programme could threaten revolutionary gains.
President of Bolivia
Gutierrez Guerra begins the final presidency of the Liberal Party era.
Allied Munitions Council
Attends the Allied Munitions Council
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
President of Paraguay
Takes office and works to restore finances and state authority.
President of Paraguay
Takes office before the Chaco War crisis.
Trade Embargo at London
Britain announces an embargo on arms exports to Spain
President of Paraguay
Becomes president after his Chaco War reputation transforms national politics.
Invasion of Egypt
Churchill sends reinforcements to Wavell in Egypt to be used against the Italians
Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Commander of Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Commander of Afrika Korps
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Panzer Group Africa
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Panzer Group Africa
Panzer Group Africa is activated with Rommel in command, and command of the Afrika Korps SS turned over to Ludwig Cruwell
Commander of Eighth Army
Takes over active command of the Eighth Army
Commander of Eighth Army
Takes over active command of the Eighth Army
Visit to Moscow
Churchill visits Moscow to discuss second front issues with Stalin, Soviets suspicious over Allied strategy in Mediterranean, demand action in NW Europe
Visit to Moscow
Churchill visits Moscow to discuss second front issues with Stalin, Soviets suspicious over Allied strategy in Mediterranean, demand action in NW Europe
Mobilization
Mobilizes Army Group B which then control the north of Italy
Commander of 7th Army
Appointed Commander of the 7th Army
Commander of 7th Army
Appointed Commander of the 7th Army
Invasion of France
Commands an invasion of Southern France reaching the Vosges within 4 weeks
Operation Overlord
Watches the D-Day landings & wires Eisenhower saying how succesful they are
Operation Tractable
Although the first days progress was slower than expected, Operation Tractable resumed on August 15; both armoured divisions pushed southeast towards Falaise
Broadcast
Hirohito broadcasts a radio message telling the people that Japan will surrender
Final Kamikaze Sortie
Ugaki flies on a final special-attack mission after the imperial surrender broadcast and is killed.
Resignation after Surrender
Suzuki resigns as prime minister after the imperial broadcast announces Japan's acceptance of surrender.
Result of Surrender of Japan
Japan's surrender creates a political vacuum in Vietnam that the Viet Minh moves rapidly to fill.
Result of Surrender of Japan
VJ Day celebrations mark the practical end of the war against Japan.
Result of Surrender of Japan
The imperial broadcast informs the Japanese population that the war will end through surrender.
Result of Surrender of Japan
MacArthur begins implementing procedures for Japan's cessation of hostilities and formal surrender.
Result of Surrender of Japan
The United States announces Japan's unconditional surrender and the end of major Pacific hostilities.
Supreme Commander
Appointed Supreme Commander for Allied Powers
Surrender of Japan
Japan surrenders to the Allies, creates a power vacuum filled by the Viet Minh
Surrender of Japan
The Allies celebrate 15th August as VJ Day
Surrender of Japan
Hirohito broadcasts a radio message telling the people that Japan will surrender
Surrender of Japan
Inititiates action with Japan for the cessation of hostilities
Surrender of Japan
Announces the unconditional surrender of Japan
Victory Broadcast
Broadcasts news of Japan’s surrender and calls for restraint, humane treatment of Japanese civilians and prisoners, and a durable peace.
VJ Day
Celebrates the end of war with Japan at a dinner party in Buckingham Palace
Deputy Prime Minister
Vallabhbhai Patel becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister in independent India's first government.
Finance Ministry
Ghulam Muhammad assumes responsibility for the new state's federal finances.
First Federal Cabinet
Liaquat Ali Khan forms Pakistan's first federal cabinet.
Foreign Affairs Ministry
Zafarullah Khan becomes Pakistan's first Foreign Minister.
Independence of Great Britain
The King is no longer King-Emperor
Independence of India
Gandhi opposes the partition between Muslim Pakistan & Hindu India
Independence of India
Plans for the independence & partition of India are declared. Gandhi opposes the partition between Muslim Pakistan & Hindu India. 1st day of the existence of the Dominion of India
Independence of India
The King is no longer King-Emperor
Independence of India
Jawaharlal Nehru becomes the first Prime Minister of independent India as the Dominion of India comes into existence.
Minister of Education
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad becomes independent India's first Education Minister.
Partition
Gandhi opposes the partition between Muslim Pakistan & Hindu India
Partition
Gandhi opposes the partition between Muslim Pakistan & Hindu India
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Khan begins service as Pakistan's first Prime Minister.
President of Paraguay
Takes office during a turbulent Colorado Party period.
Inauguration
Takes office and begins a long authoritarian presidency.
Republic of Congo Independence
Proclaims the Republic of the Congo independent from France and becomes head of the new state.
Resignation after Trois Glorieuses
Resigns after three days of demonstrations and strikes bring down his government.
Beatles, The
The Beatles play in front of almost 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City
Beatles, The
The Beatles play in front of almost 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City
Demonstrations
Calls for a campaign of civil disobedience to meet black demands
Formation of ISRO
ISRO is formed under the Department of Atomic Energy with Vikram Sarabhai leading India's expanding space programme.
Closing of Gold Window
Nixon suspends official conversion of foreign-held dollars into gold.
Economy of USA
Announces a 90 day freeze on prices, wages & rents
Bryukhanov Main Building Foundation Milestone
Leads the plant during construction as the first cubic metre of concrete is placed in the foundation of the main building.
Full Circle
Releases Full Circle without Morrison.
Bombing of Kampuchea
The final air strike against a target in Kampuchea during the War
US Bombing Ends
United States bombing operations in Cambodia end
Watergate Address
Addresses the nation after months of hearings, again denying personal involvement in illegal Watergate activities and criticizing efforts to implicate him.
MPR Party-State Constitution
Constitutional revisions formally identify the ruling movement with the state.
Truth and Consequences Inc
Shaw was engaged in a $5 million suit against Garrison and members of an organization, Truth and Consequences Inc., that financed Garrisons investigation. With no surviving relatives, the United States Supreme Court dismissed the suit in 1978
Assassination of Mujibar Rahman
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler. Bangladesh army officers kill Sheik Mujibar Rahman, the countrys founding leader and father of Hasina Wajed
Assassination of Mujibar Rahman
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Atlantic Crossing
Releases Atlantic Crossing after relocating his recording focus toward the United States.
Constitution of Bangladesh
Introduces a one-party socialist system and assumes almost dictatorial powers. General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Coup
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Notes on Black-Hole Evaporation
Analyzes black hole evaporation and shows the close relation between particle detection by accelerated observers and quantum effects near event horizons.
In Through the Out Door
Shapes In Through the Out Door with prominent keyboards and arrangements.
In Through the Out Door
Releases In Through the Out Door with Led Zeppelin.
Give the People What They Want
The Kinks release Give the People What They Want.
Party and State Role
Pen Sovan combines senior party status with the prime ministership
Assam Accord
Rajiv Gandhi's government signs the Assam Accord with leaders of the Assam agitation.
Speech
Failure to pledge reforms to the apartheid system leads to disvetment from South Africa
Peace
Iraq makes peace with Iran & accepts all of Irans terms
Peace
Iraq makes peace with Iran & accepts all of Irans terms
President of Laos
Becomes president after adoption of the constitution
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after Kaysone moves to the presidency
Election by National Conference
Delegates elect Tshisekedi as prime minister of the transitional government.
Civilian Transfer
Represents a civilian transfer of power after the authoritarian period.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as Paraguay's first civilian president after the Stroessner era.
Bombing of Omagh
The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Government record concerning the IRA: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president after winning the 1998 election.
PGA
Winner of the US PGA Championship
Lockerbie Responsibility Accepted
Libya accepts responsibility for officials' actions in the Lockerbie bombing and agrees compensation.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president and continues Colorado Party control of the presidency.
Chelsea Premier League Debut
Begins his Premier League career with a 1-0 Chelsea victory over Manchester United.
Gaza Disengagement
Begins implementing Israeli withdrawal from Gaza settlements.
President of Paraguay
Takes office after ending more than six decades of Colorado Party presidential rule.
Hillsborough Disaster
The Sports Minister Andy Burnham addresses the Anfield crowd but is heckled by supporters chanting "Justice for the 96"
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president after returning the Colorado Party to power.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president after winning the 2018 election.
Energy Price Freeze Proposal
Starmer proposes freezing household energy prices during the cost-of-living crisis.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president of Paraguay.
Births on August 15
Birth of Heizei
Heizei, whose personal name is Ate, is born as the eldest son of the future Emperor Kanmu and Fujiwara no Otomuro.
Birth of Humphrey Stafford
Birth of Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham, great grandson of King Edward III on his mothers side
Birth of Frederick William I
Birth of Frederick William I, son of Frederick I of Prussia
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, father of Napoleon I, born in Ajaccio, Corsica, 4th child
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, mother of Napoleon I, born in Ajaccio, Corsica, 4th child
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, Corsica, 4th child of a poor Corsican lawyer
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, Elizabeth IIs 2nd child
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, gives birth to Princess Anne
Deaths on August 15
Death of Malcolm III
Macbeth is defeated and killed by Malcolm III in battle at Lumphanan, on the north side of the Mounth
Death of Yesun Temur
Yesun Temur dies and the Yuan succession becomes unstable
Death of Philippa of Hainault
Queen Philippa of Hainault, Edward III's wife and consort for more than forty years, died at Windsor Castle in 1369.
Death of Philippa of Hainault
Death of Philippa of Hainault, followed by Edward's decline into premature senility. Had bourne Edward III 12 children, 5 of the 7 sons survived to manhood
Death of Will Rogers
Death of Will Rogers
Death of Korechika Anami
Anami commits suicide before Hirohito's surrender broadcast is transmitted to the Japanese public.
Death of Clay LaVerne Shaw
Death of Clay Shaw
Battles on August 15
Battle of Pitgaveny
Duncan is killed & his army defeated by Macbeth
Battle of Pitgaveny
Encounters Duncan whi is then killed in battle
Battle of Lumphanan
Supports Malcolm Canmore who defeats & kills Macbeth
Battle of Lumphanan
Macbets stepson Lulach is installed as King soon after the Battle of Lumphanan
Battle of Lumphanan
Macbeth made his final stand on the north side of the Mounth after retreating over the Cairnamounth Pass with his men.
Battle of Lumphanan
Macbeth was defeated and killed by the future Malcolm III at the Battle of Lumphanan in 1057.
Battle of Lumphanan
Macbeth's stepson Lulach is installed as King soon after the Battle of Lumphanan.
Battle of Lumphanan
Scotland loses its purely Celtic nature and becomes more Anglo-Norman.
Battle of Lumphanan
Macbeth is defeated and killed by Malcolm III in battle at Lumphanan, on the north side of the Mounth
Battle of Kilsyth
Commands the Covenanter Army which is defeated by the Royalists under Montrose who becomes master of Scotland. Baillie and his army were at Perth attending the meeting of the Scottish Estates, he given command of 6,000 foot and 800 horse
Battle of Kilsyth
Commands a Royalist defeat of the Covenanters & wrecks the army of Baille & Argyll
Battle of Luzzara
Eugene attacks the Franco-Spanish position at Luzzara.
Battle of Luzzara
Vendome commands the Franco-Spanish army in the indecisive battle at Luzzara.
Battle of Luzzara
Vendome fights Eugene of Savoy at Luzzara in a hard-contested battle in northern Italy.
Battle of Liegnitz
Surprised & defeated by Fredrick II the Great
Battle of Liegnitz
Frederick prevents the Russians & Austrians linking up by defeating the Austrians
Battle of Liegnitz
Leads a joint Austron force defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Battle of Novi
The Austrian army, led by Suvarov, attacks French positions, in the early moments of the battle, Joubert dies, but the French resist the Austrian attack and counter-attack. Results in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Fieldmarshal Alexander Suvorov over the French under General Barthelemy Catherine Joubert
Battle of Novi
Results in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Fieldmarshal Alexander Suvorov over the French under General Barthelemy Catherine Joubert. Fights at the Battle of Novi
Battle of Novi
The Austron army, led by Suvarov, attacks French positions, in the early moments of the battle, Joubert dies, but the French resist the Austrian attack and counter-attack. Results in a victory for the Austrians and Russians under Fieldmarshal Alexander Suvorov over the French under General Barthelemy Catherine Joubert
Battle of Borny
The Prussian 1st army forces Bazaine to retreat across the Moselle. Bazaine hopes to join up with MacMahon but the German Second Army cuts him off
Battle of Britain
Directs No. 10 Group fighters defending south-west England.
Battle of Britain
His group helps counter major Luftwaffe attacks during the day's fighting.
Battle of Britain
Coordinates Fighter Command during one of the battle's largest air actions.
Battle of Britain
Moves limited squadrons carefully between threatened sectors.
Battle of Britain
The largest air Battle of this period. 5 major actions are fought but the Germans lose 76 to Britains 34 aircraft
Battle of Britain
About 100 bombers escorted by 40 Me 110s are launched against Tyneside
Battle of Britain
The largest air Battle of this period. Adlertag, eagle day, opening of the decisive phase of the battle. 5 major actions are fought but the Germans lose 76 to Britains 34 aircraft. 1st large air Battle takes place in north England. 1,786 sorties are flown
Battle of Britain
German air fleets attack widely separated targets across the country.
Battle of Britain
Launches one of the Luftwaffe's largest daylight efforts against Britain.
Battle of Britain
Adlertag, eagle day, opening of the decisive phase of the battle. 1,786 sorties are flown
Battle of Britain
Directs repeated fighter responses during intense Luftwaffe attacks.
Battle of Britain
No. 11 Group bears heavy responsibility for defending south-east England.
Coronations on August 15
Coronation
A usurper who seizes the throne, probably after killing Duncan
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland