What is Today, July 15th? Historical Events, Birthdays, and Important Days

What is Today, July 15th?

July 15th is a day with a rich history and important events in both India and around the world. In India, this day is celebrated as Education Day (Kamaraj Jayanti) and World Youth Skills Day. Some of the notable historical events that happened on this day include the second massacre in Kanpur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Second Battle of Marne during World War I, and the 1940 Democratic National Conference in Chicago. Some of the notable people who were born on this day include C. Rajagopalachari, K. Kamaraj, K. R. Narayanan, M. S. Swaminathan, and K. R. Sridhara Murthy.

July 15th is a day with a rich history as well as some important birthdays and observances. Here is a look at some of the things that happened on this day, as well as who was born and what is being celebrated on July 15th:

Historical Events

• 1799: The Rosetta Stone is found by a French soldier in Egypt.
• 1806: United States Army Lieutenant Zebulon Pike begins an expedition from Fort Bellefontaine near St. Louis, Missouri, to explore the west.
• 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders aboard HMS Bellerophon.
• 1823: A fire destroys the ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy.
• 1834: The Spanish Inquisition is officially disbanded after nearly 356 years.
• 1954: The Boeing 367-80, the prototype for both the Boeing 707 and C-135 series, takes its first flight.
• 1955: Eighteen Nobel laureates sign the Mainau Declaration against nuclear weapons, later co-signed by thirty-four others.
• 1959: The steel strike of 1959 begins, leading to the significant importation of foreign steel for the first time in United States history.
• 1966: Vietnam War: The United States and South Vietnam begin Operation Hastings to push the North Vietnamese out of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone.
• 1971: The United Red Army is founded in Japan.

Birthdays

• 1783: Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, Indian merchant, industrialist, and philanthropist (died 1856)
• 1912: Brigadier Mohammad Usman, Indian military officer (died 1984)
• 1930: Jacques Derrida, French philosopher (died 2004)
• 1950: Arianna Huffington, Greek-American journalist, businesswoman, and political commentator
• 1951: Jesse Ventura, an American politician, actor, and professional wrestler
• 1961: John Edward Brownlee, an American politician
• 1974: Christine Chubbuck, an American television news reporter, committed suicide.

Important Days

• Social Media Giving Day
• World Youth Skills Day

Today is July 15th, 2023. Here are some of the important events, birthdays, and observances that take place in India on this day:

Historical Events

• 1857: The second massacre took place in Kanpur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• 1918: The Second Battle of Marne begins during World War I.
• 1940: The 1940 Democratic National Conference is held in Chicago.
• 1955: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, is awarded the Bharat Ratna (India's highest civilian honor) by then-President Rajendra Prasad.

Birthdays

• 1885: C. Rajagopalachari, Indian independence activist and politician (died 1972)
• 1912: K. Kamaraj, Indian independence activist and politician (died 1975)
• 1921: K. R. Narayanan, Indian diplomat and politician (died 2005).
• 1930: M. S. Swaminathan, Indian agricultural scientist
• 1934: K. R. Sridhara Murthy, Indian judge

Summary

July 15th is a day with a rich history as well as some important birthdays and observances. Some of the notable historical events that happened on this day include the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, the surrender of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the founding of the United Red Army. Some of the notable people who were born on this day include Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, Jacques Derrida, Arianna Huffington, and Jesse Ventura. Finally, some of the important days that are observed on July 15th include Social Media Giving Day and World Youth Skills Day.