February 15

What happened on February 15 in history

3 events fall on February 15, from 1564 to 1965. 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 February 15

  1. 1564

    Galileo Galilei is born

    The son of a Pisan musician is born in the year Michelangelo dies.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1898

    The USS Maine explodes in Havana

    The loss of the battleship pushes the United States towards war with Spain.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1965

    Canada adopts the maple leaf flag

    The new red and white flag is raised on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

    Play the 20th century round