July 15

    What happened on July 15 in history

    3 events fall on July 15, from 1099 to 1888. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 15

    1. 1099

      Jerusalem falls to the crusaders

      The First Crusade takes the city after a five-week siege.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1799

      The Rosetta Stone is found

      French soldiers uncover the inscribed slab near Rashid in Egypt.

      Read about Discovery of the Rosetta StonePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1888

      The Bandai eruption

      A Japanese volcano collapses and buries villages.

      Read about Eiffel Tower Construction for World's FairPlay the 19th century round

    Guess where and when

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