Capture of Riga
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September 15 in History
This permanent archive page contains 195 World History Database records for September 15, spanning 1547 to 2021. Recorded topics include Battle of Pinkie Cleugh; Capture of Riga; Invasion of Estonia.
Total: 195Events: 151Births: 4Deaths: 6Battles: 33Coronations: 1Countries: 36
Events on September 15
Capture of Riga
Captures Riga
Invasion of Estonia
Invades Estonia & captures Riga
Invasion of Estonia
Invades Estonia & captures Riga
Peace
Agrees a truce with the Confederate Irish on behalf of the King
Reballion of Irish
Signs a truce with the Irish rebels to free his troops for service in England
Four Articles-Repudiation
Repudiates the 1682 declaration in an attempt to improve relations with the Pope
Gallican Retraction
Softens conflict with the papacy over Gallican claims.
Constitution of France
The right of remonstrance is restored to the parlement of Paris
Siege of Edinburgh
The Jacobite forces reach Edinburgh
Capture of New York
The British occupy New York
Lieutenant
Joins his regiment in Lyons
Constitution of France
Made suspensive by a vote of the National Assembly carried by 673 votes to 352
Constitution of France
Made suspensive by a vote of the National Assembly carried by 673 votes to 352.
National Assembly
Made suspensive by a vote of the National Assembly carried by 673 votes to 352
Dismissal
Dismissed from list of Generals for not joining Hoches Army at Brest
Siege of Moscow
Enters Moscow but Moscovites are ordered to leave the city, 15,000 remain
Slavery
Abolishes slavery but Texas is later exempted from the anti-slavery decree
Liverpool and Manchester Railway
Assists engineering work on the world's first inter-city passenger railway.
Liverpool and Manchester Railway
Opens the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with a public procession.
Railway Opening
Attends the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
Nationalverein
Opening of a German National Union formed by Bennigsen
Unification
The Nationalverein unites a "Little Germany" under Prussian leadership
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 3rd term
Shakes hands with the Kaiser
Shakes hands with the Kaiser. A guest at military manoevres in Germany
First Union General Election
Leads his supporters to victory in the first Union election.
First Union General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Louis Botha: Leads his supporters to victory in the first Union election.
First Union General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Leads his supporters to victory in the first Union election.
General Election - First Union General Election
Leads his supporters to victory in the first Union election.
South African Party Victory
Continues as prime minister after the September general election.
First Army
Marwitzs cavalry protects the flank of First Army during its retreat in the wake of the First Battle of the Marne
Irish and Welsh Suspensory Bill Defended
Defends delaying the operation of major Irish and Welsh constitutional legislation during the war.
Maritz Rebellion
Resigns from command before joining anti-government rebellion.
New Culture Movement
The magazine "New Youth" initiates the New Culture Movement, promotes science, democracy, and Vernacular Chinese literature. Chen Duxiu is one of the key figures in starting the New Culture Movement, publishing a journal called New Youth. He began with the intention of promoting individual freedom, science, democracy and the emancipation of women
New Youth
The magazine "New Youth" initiates the New Culture Movement, promotes science, democracy, and Vernacular Chinese literature. The magazine is started by Chen Duxiu in Shanghai on 15 September 1915 in Shanghai. Chen Duxiu is one of the key figures in starting the New Culture Movement, publishing a journal called New Youth. He began with the intention of promoting individual freedom, science, democracy and the emancipation of women
Wartime Situation Review Delivered
Gives Parliament a broad review of the military and political situation.
Switch Trench Captured by New Zealanders
Russell's division captures its objectives around the Switch Trench during the Flers-Courcelette attack.
Tank Commitment at Flers Approved
Haig approves the first battlefield use of tanks during the attack at Flers-Courcelette.
Bykhov Detention
Detention at Bykhov preserves future White commanders.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Coup
Writes to the Central Committee a for a 2nd time urging it to seize power. Does not receive a reply from the Central Comm & threatens to resign
Execution
Shot in Paris by the Germans for espionage
End of Second Tusar Government
The Second Tusar Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Cerny Government
Begins the First Cerny Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Election
Hitler is denied a seat because he is Austrian, not German
Recognition of Manchukuo
Japan recognizes Manchukuo, followed only by Italy & Germany
Alliance Turkey and Greece
Turkey signs a 10 year non-aggression pact with Greece
Turkey signs a 10 year non-aggression pact with Greece
Turkey signs a 10 year non-aggression pact with Greece
Constitution of Germany
Creates Reichsburger of "pure German blood"
Constitution of Germany
Jews lose legal equality as Germany is divided into "subjects"& "citizens"
Legislation
Jews lose legal equality as Germany is divided into "subjects"& "citizens"
Berchtesgaden Meeting with Hitler
Meets Hitler at Berchtesgaden and discusses transferring predominantly German-speaking Sudeten areas of Czechoslovakia to Germany.
Invasion of Czech
Receives Chamberlain & confirms his determination to annex the Sudetenland
Invasion of Sudetenland, The
Receives Chamberlain & confirms his determination to annex the Sudetenland
Receives Chamberlain & confirms his determination to annex the Sudetenland
Receives Chamberlain & confirms his determination to annex the Sudetenland
Treaty of Munich
Chamberlain met Hitler at Berchtesgaden and heard his demand that German-majority districts be transferred from Czechoslovakia.
Treaty of Munich
Henlein broke off negotiations with the Czechoslovak government and moved into Germany.
Treaty of Munich
Hitler demanded recognition of Sudeten German self-determination during his first meeting with Chamberlain.
Visit to Berchtesgaden
Visits Hitler who tells Chamberlain that he will annex the Sudetenland
Bombing of Warsaw
Artillery bombardment of a city is introduced for the 1st time against Warsaw
Ceasefire
A ceasefire forces Ueda to call off his counter-attack against the Russians
Invasion of Poland
Warsaw is surrounded by German troops, Hitler orders its bombardment
Siege of Warsaw
Warsaw is surrounded by German troops, Hitler orders its bombardment
Siege of Warsaw
Warsaw is surrounded by German troops, Hitler orders its bombardment
Adlertag
The Operation begins on Adlertag ("Eagle Day") by German forces, elimination of British air cover had been set as one of the prerequisites for Sea Lion - the amphibious assault of Britain
Bombing of London
Believing the RAF is broken Goering bombs London, 1,300 sorties are flown
Luftwaffe
Initial Luftwaffe estimates are that it will take four days to defeat the RAF Fighter Command in southern England
Operation Eagle Attack
The Operation begins on Adlertag ("Eagle Day") by German forces, elimination of British air cover had been set as one of the prerequisites for Sea Lion - the amphibious assault of Britain
Operation Sea Lion
The Operation begins on Adlertag ("Eagle Day") by German forces, elimination of British air cover had been set as one of the prerequisites for Sea Lion - the amphibious assault of Britain. Initial Luftwaffe estimates are that it will take four days to defeat the RAF Fighter Command in southern England. Believing the RAF is broken Goering bombs London, 1,300 sorties are flown
Operation Sea Lion
Suspends operation Sea Lion scheduled for 27 September
Medal
Awarded the Oak Leaf to the Knights Cross by Adolf Hitler
Party Secretary Appointment
Takes leadership of the Republican Fascist Party as Mussolini rebuilds a Fascist regime under German protection.
Republican Fascist Party Announced
Announces the re-creation of a Fascist political organization as the Republican Fascist Party.
Republican Fascist Party Secretary
Is appointed secretary of the newly reconstituted Republican Fascist Party.
Execution
Approves a plan to shoot Nazi leaders without trial
Einsatzgruppen Trial Arraignment
Blobel pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in the Einsatzgruppen Case.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Capture of Inchon
Directs the Inchon landings
Capture of Inchon
Turns on a lighthouse beacon to help guide the X corps to their beacheads
Capture of Inchon
The US forces launch a surprise landing at Inchon 150 miles north of the Pusan perimeter
Capture of Inchon
US forces capture Inchon
Mobilization
Lands a United Nations force behind the lines to cut North Korean supply lines, only 20 marines die
Reform of Armed Forces
National Service is extended to two years
UN Command Counteroffensive
UN forces land at Incheon and reverse North Korean gains.
Canal Navigation Maintained after Pilot Walkout
Nasser's government demonstrates that Egyptian personnel can continue operating the canal after the pilot resignations.
Egyptian Pilots Keep Canal Operating
Younis helps keep canal traffic moving after many foreign pilots leave their posts.
September Premiership
Begins a further short term as Prime Minister
Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base
Arrives for his official American tour and is welcomed by President Eisenhower.
Khrushchev United States Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev begins an unprecedented visit to the United States.
Official Visit to United States
Begins the first visit to the United States by a Soviet leader, meeting President Dwight Eisenhower.
Nuclear Power
The United States nuclear testing moratorium ends
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Is killed in the racist bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church.
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Is killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Is killed in the Birmingham church bombing.
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Is killed in the Birmingham church bombing. This record concerns Cynthia Wesley and 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing.
HMS Resolution
HMS Resolution is commissioned as Britain's first Polaris ballistic missile submarine
Something Else by The Kinks
The Kinks release Something Else by The Kinks.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt and fellow operative G. Gordon Liddy, along with the five burglars arrested at the Watergate, were indicted on federal charges
Trial
Hunt and fellow operative G. Gordon Liddy, along with the five burglars arrested at the Watergate, were indicted on federal charges.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Watergate Indictment
Is indicted for his role in planning and supporting the Watergate burglary and bugging operation.
White House Tape 779-002
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 779-002
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 779-002
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Dean in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Earth-Jupiter Cruise Phase
Voyager 1 completes near-Earth activities and begins its cruise toward Jupiter.
Capture of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Misgav
The Jewish town of Misgav was built on land seized from the Palestinians over 3 decades, its 7,000 Jewish residents have jurisdiction over 183,000 dunams (a quarter-acre), while the areas 200,000 Arabs reside on 200,000 dunams
Rule of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Siege of Beirut
The Israeli army occupies Beirut
Resignation of Menachem Begin
Resigns due to ill health
Burial
Re-interred in a Russian orthodox chapel at Brookwood cemetery, Surrey
Shift to Political Strategy
Khmer Rouge announce a greater focus on political struggle
Magellan Radar Mapping
Magellan begins its first radar mapping cycle, imaging the cloud-hidden surface of Venus at far higher resolution than previous missions.
INTERFET Authorized
Security Council authorizes international force for East Timor
Agreement on Support the US in any invasion of
Pakistan agrees to support the US in any invasion of Afghanistan
Invasion of Afghanistan
Pakistan agrees to support the US in any invasion of Afghanistan
International Support
UN and Cambodia continue negotiations over tribunal support
Reality
Releases Reality and begins what becomes his final major concert tour.
End of Fourth David Oddsson Government
The Fourth David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Halldor Asgrimsson Government
Begins the Halldor Asgrimsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Nuclear Power
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Summit
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Summit
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
United Nations
At a United Nations high-level summit, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad states Iran had the right to develop a civil nuclear-power program within the terms of the 1970 Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
European Policy Centre Presentation
Explains the Commission's disarmament proposals to diplomats, journalists, academics and civil-society representatives at the European Policy Centre.
Global Political Agreement Signed
Mugabe signs a power-sharing agreement with the two MDC formations.
Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy
Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy after failing to obtain a buyer or government rescue.
Merrill Lynch Sale
Merrill Lynch agrees to be acquired by Bank of America during the market panic.
Merrill Lynch Takeover
Bank of America agrees to purchase Merrill Lynch as financial-market turmoil intensifies.
Power-Sharing Agreement Signed
Tsvangirai signs the agreement creating a framework for a government of national unity.
Election
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenbergs red-green alliance wins a second four-year term in office
Prime Minister of Norway
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenbergs red-green alliance wins a second four-year term in office
War Crimes
A United Nations commission headed by South African judge Richard Goldstone charges both Israel and Palestinian militant groups with committing war crimes in Gaza
Fixed-term Parliaments Act
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act receives royal assent.
Political Reform
al-Bakhit participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Presidential Election, First Round
Tunisia held the first round of an early presidential election.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords normalisation agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Abraham Accords
Hosts the signing of the Abraham Accords.
AUKUS Announcement
Announces the AUKUS security partnership.
Births on September 15
Birth of Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke
Birth of Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke
Birth of William Howard Taft
Birth of William Howard Taft
Birth of Creighton Abrams
Birth of Creighton Abrams
Birth of Margaret Lockwood
Birth of Margaret Lockwood
Deaths on September 15
Death of William Huskisson
Is fatally injured by Stephenson's Rocket during the Liverpool and Manchester Railway opening.
Death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel dies at the age of fifty-three after a career transforming railways, bridges, tunnels and ships.
Death of De la Rey
Is killed by police before the rebellion spreads.
Death of Mata Hari
Death of Mata Hari, executed for espionage
Death of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Approves a plan to shoot Nazi leaders without trial
Death of Rick Wright
Death of Rick Wright
Battles on September 15
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
Clinton provides naval artillery support against the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie
Battle of Pyongyang
Defeats a Chinese force defending Pyongyang
Battle of Pyongyang
The Chinese withdraw to the Yalu where they are supported by Admiral Ting Ju-Chang
Battle of Marne, 1st
Trench warfare begins. The front is established alog the Aisne, Vesle, Argonne, Meuse hills, Moselle & Vosges
Battle of Marne, 1st
Trench warfare begins. The front is established alog the Aisne, Vesle, Argonne, Meuse hills, Moselle & Vosges
Battle of Marne, 1st
Marwitzs cavalry protects the flank of First Army during its retreat in the wake of the First Battle of the Marne
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Raymond Asquith, son of Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, is killed during the attack near Ginchy.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Commands German First Army forces resisting the British and Dominion attacks on the Somme front.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Commands Canadian Corps as Canadian troops enter the Somme battle and attack toward Courcelette.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
British tanks are used in battle for the first time during the Somme offensive.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Orders the Somme offensive to continue as tanks are used in battle for the first time.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Commands British Fourth Army during the attack against Flers, Martinpuich and Courcelette.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Leads New Zealand Division in its first major Western Front action during the Somme offensive.
New Zealand Division Enters Somme Battle
Russell's New Zealand Division enters the Somme offensive near Flers.
Battle of Isonzo
Plays a key part in the capture of Bainsizza, Yugoslavia
Battle of Nomonhan
Japan suffers a major defeat by the Russians on the Manchurian frontier. A ceasefire forces Ueda to call off his counter-attack against the Russians
Battle of Britain
Leads fighters from Duxford during the major September battles.
Battle of Britain
Supports the use of large Big Wing formations against Luftwaffe bombers.
Battle of Britain
Observes Fighter Command committing its available squadrons against the raids.
Battle of Britain
Oversees defence during the decisive daylight air battle.
Battle of Britain
Visits No. 11 Group headquarters during the climactic daylight attacks.
Battle of Britain
Coordinates Fighter Command during the decisive September air battles.
Battle of Britain
The day's German losses undermine hopes of defeating Fighter Command.
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 110 destroyed on Battle of Britain Day.
Battle of Britain
Contributes to No. 303 Squadron's strong record during the battle.
Battle of Britain
Bombing on London peaks. Believing the RAF is broken Goering bombs London, 1,300 sorties are flown. 56 German planes are downed compared with 26 British. 1,000 bombers & 700 fighters rage over the London
Battle of Britain
Initial Luftwaffe estimates are that it will take four days to defeat the RAF Fighter Command in southern England
Battle of Britain
Bomber command destroys 200 barges in France & Low Country ports
Battle of Britain
Commits available fighter squadrons against two large Luftwaffe assaults on London.
Battle of Britain
Directs No. 11 Group during the major attacks later called Battle of Britain Day.
Battle of Guadalcanal
Begins to build up ground forces at Guadalcanal, reaches 20,000
Battle of Guadalcanal
Sent to support the defence of Guadalcanal
Battle of Convoy HX229
March 15-March 19, 37 U-boats chase 98 merchant ships sinking 21 & losing 1 U-boat
Coronations on September 15
Coronation
Is crowned Emperor of Russia in Moscow several months after succeeding Paul I.