June 15 in History

Charles is defeated & imprisoned

Has Robert killed, he had usurped the throne the previous year

The Barons elect Rudolf Duke of Burgundy to the throne

Alfeges body is moved by King Canute to Canterbury Cathedral and placed beneath the North side of the High Altar; a memorial slab now marks the spot where his tomb was

The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties"

The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties"

John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor

The rebel baron leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed

The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. John meets the Barons & agrees the 1st draft of the "Charter of Liberties". The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I. The Magna Carta confirms priveliges in the accession charter signed by Henry I

John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor. John stamps the Royal Seal on the Magna Carta on the island of Runnymede near Windsor

William is one of the few English noblemen to remain loyal to the royal side through the Barons War. Marshall deals with the barons who make King John agree to the Magna Carta

The rebel leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed. Rebellion against the new King is crushed

Simon de Montforts army isprevented from crossing thw Wye by John Giffard

Simon de Montforts army isprevented from crossing thw Wye by John Giffard

The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler

Supports Richard II against Tylers mob in London & is later knighted at Smithfield

Summons the rebels & meets Watt Tyler who is killed by Walworth during negotiations. Confronts Tyler who makes further demands, he is then cut down. After Tyler is killed his followers are pardoned, the revolt lasted less than a week

The head of Wat Tyler replaces that of Sudbury on London Bridge

Demands the end of Lordship, abolition of bishoprics & confiscation of Church land

Confronts Richard II & makes further demands, he is cut down

When the rebellion is ended that day Walworth is knighted. Accompanies Richard II to Smithfield & raises reinforcements

Joan of Arcs army captures the fortified bridge at Meung-sur-Loire & then moves on to Beaugency

Joan of Arcs army captures the fortified bridge at Meung-sur-Loire & then moves on to Beaugency

Appointed Captain General of the home forces while Henry VIII is fighting in France

Appointed Governor of the Realm, while Henry VIII is fighting in France

Sets out from Greenwich to Dover amid much pomp & ceremony

Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"

Issues the bull against Luther, whom Frederick refuses to surrender.

Condemns Martin Luthers 95 theses as "heretical & scandalous"

Edward summons senior judges to his sickbed and presses them to prepare his succession devise as letters patent.

Marys supporters are defeated, she is imprisoned & forced to abdicate

The Lords of the Council try to arrest Bothwell but Mary surrenders & Bothwell escapes

Leads a force to Carberry Hill & demands Bothwells surrender from Mary

Mary is taken into the control of her opponents after Carberry Hill, weakening her position as queen.

Surrenders to the Earl of Moray at Carberry Hill

Joined by Lord George Goring

Establishes quarters around Holton while preparing pressure on the Royalist capital at Oxford.

Monmouths forces capture Axminster

Sieyes proposed that verified representatives declare themselves the national representatives, helping drive the Third Estate toward a new national assembly.

Mirabeau supported Sieyes's proposal that the verified deputies constitute themselves as representatives of the nation.

Hears of the French invasion of Belgium

Elected Pope

Appointed Pope, formerly Cardinal Masatai-Ferretti

The Treaty of Washington declares the 49th Parallel boundary at Canada & Oregon

The Treaty of Washington declares the 49th Parallel boundary at Canada & Oregon

George V orders the Hanoverian army to concentrate and seek contact with Austria's allies.

Publishes an article arguing for nationalisation of land as part of a broader social transformation.

Succeeds after the death of his father Frederick III.

Qing imperial forces deployed electric mines in the River Beihe (Peiho) to prevent the Eight-Nation Alliance from sending ships to attack

Rogers repeatedly rides back under heavy fire to rescue dismounted comrades during a skirmish near Thaba Nchu.

Bowers sails from Cardiff with the expedition as Terra Nova begins the long voyage south.

Joins Terra Nova as an experienced Antarctic seaman.

Joins the expedition as a veteran polar seaman.

Sails as Scott's second in command.

Serves as navigator on Terra Nova.

Terra Nova leaves Cardiff carrying Scott's British Antarctic Expedition toward the Ross Sea.

British-German agreement on the Baghdad Railway & Mesopotamia

Britain and Germany reach agreement concerning the Baghdad Railway and Mesopotamia.

Explains that new government capital will finance wells, pipelines, refinery plant, storage, transit and other development.

Allied aircraft bombs Karlsruhe in retaliation for German bombing of London

Allied aircraft bombs Karlsruhe in retaliation for German bombing of London

The blockade context reflects Germany's submarine campaign against shipping approaching the British Isles.

Allied aircraft bomb Karlsruhe in retaliation for German attacks on London.

Turkey signa a Treaty with Persia

Responds to parliamentary questions concerning rural housing provision.

Salamanca directs Bolivia into war with Paraguay over the disputed Chaco region

Salamanca mobilises Bolivia's government and armed forces for war against Paraguay.

Von Papen lifts the ban on the SA, imposed after the street riots, in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the backing of Hitler. Papen lifts the ban on the SA, in accordance with his promise to Schleicher

Captures the Plateau of Langres

The operation is a failure & Wavell is replaced by Auchinleck. Launched to relieve Tobruk & break the Axis defenses on the Egypt border

Kesselrings concentration of Luftflotte is completed. In the 1st raid 2,500 enemy aircraft are destroyed

Da Zara manoeuvres through British smoke screens and attacks escorts and merchant ships during the Battle of Pantelleria.

The threat from Iachino's battle fleet contributes to the British decision to turn the Vigorous convoy back toward Alexandria.

The 1st B-29 raid on the Japanese mainland

Saito commands the Japanese army garrison as American forces land on Saipan.

Cannot stop the Americans from capturing Caumont

Begins the Zapotocky Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.

Announces he is willing to establish diplomatic relations with any foreign Government

Signs for Barcelona after technical secretary Josep Samitier identifies him as a transformative talent.

Refuses further military aid to France in South East Asia

Airplanes bomb the Plaza de Mayo, wounding or killing hundreds of civilians

Transforms Brazil's attack with direct dribbling from the right wing.

Makes his World Cup debut during Brazil's victory over the Soviet Union.

Lee, Marina & June arrive in Fort Worth

Later HSCA records noted an allegation that Marcos Diaz Lanz invited Sturgis to take part in a proposed raid against Cuba; investigators treated it as an allegation.

HSCA records later noted an allegation that Marcos Diaz Lanz invited Sturgis to participate in a June 15, 1963, raid against Cuba.

Israeli premier David Ben-Gurion resigns

The Abortion Bill passes its second reading

The Abortion Bill passes its second reading

Created a LIfe Peer

Chairs a National Security meeting and issues a public statement urging calm, dignity and self-reliance amid mounting diplomatic pressure.

Seeks legal action to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers

Seeks to halt publication of the Pentagon Papers

15-29 June, protests about withdrawal of milk to state schools

Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.

Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.

Hussein marries Queen Noor

Assumes consolidated executive authority after the prime ministership is abolished

Releases Street-Legal.

Directs the documentary The Kids Are Alright.

Arrives in Vienna for summit negotiations with United States President Jimmy Carter.

Heads Spain's equaliser before Belgium recover to win their European Championship group match 2-1.

Scores Belgium's opening goal in the 2-1 European Championship victory over Spain.

Scores the winning goal as Belgium defeat Spain 2-1 and move toward the European Championship final.

The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days

In France, Joxe starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.

In Netherlands, Korthals Altes starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.

In Belgium, Nothomb starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.

In Germany, Zimmermann starts adapting border and policing arrangements to the commitments created at Schengen. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.

The United Airlines strike ends after 29 days

Vega 2 deploys a second balloon into Venus's atmosphere, providing additional measurements of cloud-level circulation.

Scores Belgium's fourth goal during extra time in the World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Heads Belgium in front during extra time in the 4-3 World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Scores Belgium's first equaliser in the 4-3 extra-time World Cup victory over the Soviet Union.

Scores a hat-trick for the Soviet Union, but Belgium win the World Cup tie 4-3 after extra time.

Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the dramatic World Cup round-of-16 victory over the Soviet Union.

Scores a hat-trick as the Netherlands defeat England 3-1 during the European Championship group stage.

Appointed Prime Minister of Russia

Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.

Yeltsin names Yegor Gaidar acting Prime Minister of Russia, Gaidar is never confirmed by Parliament

Israel and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations

South Africa joins the Organisation for African Unity

South Africa joins the Southern African Development Community

The start of Operation Sharp Guard, a naval blockade in the Adriatic Sea by NATO and the European Union

The Day We Caught the Train reaches number four on the UK singles chart.

Mansun's Two EP reaches the UK Top Forty as the Chester band builds a national following.

National discussions begin on Khmer Rouge legacy

Leads FC Porto to victory over Uniao de Leiria in the Portuguese Cup final.

Brown becomes Britain's longest continuously serving Chancellor in modern times.

Brown surpasses the continuous tenure of other modern Chancellors.

The Right to Information Act receives presidential assent, expanding citizens' access to government records.

Represents Italy as leaders discuss the Union's future after the constitutional treaty ratification crisis.

The Halldor Asgrimsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Begins the First Geir Haarde Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Razzaz participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

Brown establishes an independent inquiry chaired by John Chilcot.

Brown announces an independent inquiry into Britain's participation in the Iraq War.

Apologises after the Saville Report finds the killings unjustified.

Publishes findings on the events of 30 January 1972.

Raheel Sharif oversees the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb against militant networks in North Waziristan.

Becomes president after defeating Robert Fico.

Scores Argentina's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Announces tariffs on Chinese goods, beginning a trade war.

Scores three goals in a 3-3 draw with Spain, including a late free-kick equalizer.

Suspends the extradition bill after mass protests.

Launches the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action initiative to strengthen detection and prevention of diseases passing from animals to humans.

Is inaugurated as President of Slovakia.

Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula

Hosts an international summit on Ukraine's peace formula.

Attends the Switzerland peace summit and urges international backing for Ukraine's peace formula.

Resident doctors begin a further five-day period of industrial action.

Visits the damaged Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a Russian strike and condemns the attack on Ukrainian heritage.

Birth of Edward the Black Prince, eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, and the father of King Richard II of England

Alfeges body is moved by King Canute to Canterbury Cathedral and placed beneath the North side of the High Altar; a memorial slab now marks the spot where his tomb was

The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth draws his sword slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. Stabbed by one of the King's esquires, John Cavendish. Death of Wat Tyler

Death of Frederick Charles

Death of Werner von Braun, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Defeats Ragenfrid & Eudo & gains control of Neustria

Charles is defeated & imprisoned. After the battle the Barons elect Rudolf Duke of Burgundy to the throne

Robert is killed in battle although he defeats Charles the Simples army

Mary Queen of Scots & Bothwell are defeated & Mary arrested

Morton leads a force out of Edinburgh, confronts Mary & demands Bothwells surrender

Taken back to Edinburgh by the Lords of Congregation. Marys supporters are defeated, she is imprisoned & forced to abdicate. Marys half brother, James, Earl of Moray, becomes Regent for her infant son, James VI. Defeated without a fight

The Mogul emperor Aurangzeb imprisons his father the Shah, after winning a Battle at Samgarh

Bolivar is defeated in battle by the Spanish

During the war, Imperial Chinese forces deployed a weapon called "electric mines" on June 15, at the river Beihe (Peiho) before the Battle of Dagu Forts to prevent the Eight-Nation Alliance from sending ships to attack

Failed Btitish attempt on the German held pass south the Libya-Cyrenaica border

Da Zara's cruisers intercept the Harpoon convoy south of Pantelleria and open fire shortly after 05:30.