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.

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Events on April 15

  1. 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci is born

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

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  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.

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