June 15

What happened on June 15 in history

3 events fall on June 15, from 1215 to 1991. 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 June 15

  1. 1215

    Magna Carta is sealed

    King John accepts the charter at Runnymede under baronial pressure.

    Read about Signing of Magna Carta at RunnymedePlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1752

    Franklin's kite experiment

    The traditional date for his demonstration that lightning is electrical.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  3. 1991

    Mount Pinatubo erupts

    The second largest eruption of the century cools the planet for two years.

    Play the 20th century round