1915
The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history
The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history
1915 in History
46 events found for 1915
1915
Leutnant Kurt Wintgens of the then-named German Deutsches Heer's Fliegertruppe army air service achieves the first…
Leutnant Kurt Wintgens of the then-named German Deutsches Heer's Fliegertruppe army air service achieves the first…
1915
The Liberty Bell leaves Philadelphia by special train on its way to the Panama–Pacific International Exposition. This…
The Liberty Bell leaves Philadelphia by special train on its way to the Panama–Pacific International Exposition. This…
1915
The First Battle of the Isonzo comes to an end.
The First Battle of the Isonzo comes to an end.
1915
Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for allegedly inciting persecution of Muslims.
Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for allegedly inciting persecution of Muslims.
1915
Beginning of the McMahon–Hussein Correspondence between Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca and the British official…
Beginning of the McMahon–Hussein Correspondence between Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca and the British official…
1915
Henry James becomes a British citizen to highlight his commitment to Britain during the first World War.
Henry James becomes a British citizen to highlight his commitment to Britain during the first World War.
1915
At Treasure Island on the Delaware River in the United States, the First Order of the Arrow ceremony takes place and…
At Treasure Island on the Delaware River in the United States, the First Order of the Arrow ceremony takes place and…
1915
The passenger ship SS Eastland capsizes while tied to a dock in the Chicago River. A total of 844 passengers and crew…
The passenger ship SS Eastland capsizes while tied to a dock in the Chicago River. A total of 844 passengers and crew…
1915
The British capture Nasiriyah from the Ottomans during the Mesopotamian campaign.
The British capture Nasiriyah from the Ottomans during the Mesopotamian campaign.
1915
RFC Captain Lanoe Hawker becomes the first British pursuit aviator to earn the Victoria Cross.
RFC Captain Lanoe Hawker becomes the first British pursuit aviator to earn the Victoria Cross.
1915
The United States begins a 19-year occupation of Haiti.
The United States begins a 19-year occupation of Haiti.
1915
Patrick Pearse gives his famous speech "Ireland unfree shall never be at peace" at O'Donovan Rossa's funeral in Dublin.
Patrick Pearse gives his famous speech "Ireland unfree shall never be at peace" at O'Donovan Rossa's funeral in Dublin.
1915
World War I: The German 12th Army occupies Warsaw during the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the Great Retreat of 1915.
World War I: The German 12th Army occupies Warsaw during the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the Great Retreat of 1915.
1915
World War I: Battle of Sari Bair: The Allies mount a diversionary attack timed to coincide with a major Allied landing…
World War I: Battle of Sari Bair: The Allies mount a diversionary attack timed to coincide with a major Allied landing…
1915
A story in New York World newspaper reveals that the Imperial German government had purchased excess phenol from…
A story in New York World newspaper reveals that the Imperial German government had purchased excess phenol from…
1915
A story in the New York World newspaper reveals that the Imperial German government had purchased excess phenol from…
A story in the New York World newspaper reveals that the Imperial German government had purchased excess phenol from…
1915
Jewish American Leo Frank is lynched in Marietta, Georgia, USA after his death sentence is commuted by Governor John…
Jewish American Leo Frank is lynched in Marietta, Georgia, USA after his death sentence is commuted by Governor John…
1915
A Category 4 hurricane hits Galveston, Texas with winds at 135 miles per hour (217 km/h).
A Category 4 hurricane hits Galveston, Texas with winds at 135 miles per hour (217 km/h).
1915
Attempted assassination of Bishop Patrick Heffron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona, by Rev. Louis M. Lesches.
Attempted assassination of Bishop Patrick Heffron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona, by Rev. Louis M. Lesches.