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June 15

YEAR 2013

A bomb explodes on a bus in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 25 people and wounding 22 others.

A bomb explodes on a bus in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 25 people and wounding 22 others.

YEAR 1996

The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonates a powerful truck bomb in the middle of Manchester, England, devastating the city c...

The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonates a powerful truck bomb in the middle of Manchester, England, devastating the city centre and injuring 200 people.

YEAR 1992

The United States Supreme Court rules in United States v. Álvarez-Machaín that it is permissible for the United States to forcibly extradite suspects...

The United States Supreme Court rules in United States v. Álvarez-Machaín that it is permissible for the United States to forcibly extradite suspects in foreign countries and bring them to the United States for trial, without approval from those othe...

YEAR 1991

In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing over 800 people.

In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing over 800 people.

YEAR 1977

After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain.

After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain.

YEAR 1972

Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z is destroyed by a bomb over Pleiku, Vietnam (then South Vietnam) and kills 81 people.

Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z is destroyed by a bomb over Pleiku, Vietnam (then South Vietnam) and kills 81 people.

YEAR 1944

World War II: The United States invades Saipan, capital of Japan's South Seas Mandate.

World War II: The United States invades Saipan, capital of Japan's South Seas Mandate.

YEAR 1944

In the Saskatchewan general election, the CCF, led by Tommy Douglas, is elected and forms the first socialist government in North America.

In the Saskatchewan general election, the CCF, led by Tommy Douglas, is elected and forms the first socialist government in North America.

YEAR 1940

World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and most of the nation.

World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and most of the nation.

YEAR 1920

Following the 1920 Schleswig plebiscites, Northern Schleswig is transferred from Germany to Denmark.

Following the 1920 Schleswig plebiscites, Northern Schleswig is transferred from Germany to Denmark.

YEAR 1919

John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.

John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.

YEAR 1904

A fire aboard the steamboat SS General Slocum in New York City's East River kills 1,000.

A fire aboard the steamboat SS General Slocum in New York City's East River kills 1,000.

YEAR 1896

One of the deadliest tsunamis in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.

One of the deadliest tsunamis in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.

YEAR 1864

American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins.

American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins.

YEAR 1859

Ambiguity in the Oregon Treaty leads to the "Northwestern Boundary Dispute" between American and British/Canadian settlers.

Ambiguity in the Oregon Treaty leads to the "Northwestern Boundary Dispute" between American and British/Canadian settlers.

YEAR 1846

The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1818, westward to the Pacific O...

The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1818, westward to the Pacific Ocean.

YEAR 1834

The looting of Safed commences.

The looting of Safed commences.

YEAR 1804

New Hampshire approves the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratifying the document.

New Hampshire approves the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratifying the document.

YEAR 1607

Virginia Colonists finished building James's Fort, to defend against Spanish and Indian attacks.

Virginia Colonists finished building James's Fort, to defend against Spanish and Indian attacks.

YEAR 1520

Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine.

Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine.

YEAR 1410

In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were decimated by the Chinese armies of the Yongle Emperor.

In a decisive battle at Onon River, the Mongol forces of Oljei Temur were decimated by the Chinese armies of the Yongle Emperor.

YEAR 1410

Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Byzantine capital, Constantinople.

Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Byzantine capital, Constantinople.

YEAR 1312

At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over the family of Palatine Amade Aba.

At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over the family of Palatine Amade Aba.

YEAR 1310

The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is thwarted after bloody street clashes in Venice. The suppression of the re...

The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is thwarted after bloody street clashes in Venice. The suppression of the revolt will lead to the creation of the Council of Ten.

YEAR 1246

With the death of Frederick II, Duke of Austria, the Babenberg dynasty ends in Austria.

With the death of Frederick II, Duke of Austria, the Babenberg dynasty ends in Austria.

YEAR 1219

Northern Crusades: Danish victory at the Battle of Lindanise (modern-day Tallinn) establishes the Danish Duchy of Estonia.

Northern Crusades: Danish victory at the Battle of Lindanise (modern-day Tallinn) establishes the Danish Duchy of Estonia.

YEAR 1215

King John of England puts his seal to Magna Carta.

King John of England puts his seal to Magna Carta.

YEAR 1184

The naval Battle of Fimreite is won by the Birkebeiner pretender Sverre Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson takes the Norwegian throne and King Magnus V of Norway...

The naval Battle of Fimreite is won by the Birkebeiner pretender Sverre Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson takes the Norwegian throne and King Magnus V of Norway is killed.

YEAR 923

Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the Simple is arrested by the supporters of Duke Rudolph of Burgundy.

Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the Simple is arrested by the supporters of Duke Rudolph of Burgundy.

YEAR 844

Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II.

Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II.

YEAR -763

Assyrians record a solar eclipse that is later used to fix the chronology of Mesopotamian history.

Assyrians record a solar eclipse that is later used to fix the chronology of Mesopotamian history.