April 15

    What happened on April 15 in history

    3 events fall on April 15, from 1452 to 1989. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 15

    1. 1452

      Leonardo da Vinci is born

      The notary's illegitimate son is born near Vinci in Tuscany.

      Read about Gutenberg's Print Shop, MainzPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1912

      The Titanic sinks

      The liner goes down at 2.20 in the morning; about 1,500 people die.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1989

      The Hillsborough disaster

      Ninety-seven Liverpool supporters are fatally crushed at an FA Cup semi-final.

      Play the 20th century round

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