November 15

    What happened on November 15 in history

    7 events fall on November 15, from 1533 to 1988. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 15

    1. 1533

      Pizarro enters Cusco

      The Spanish take the Inca capital.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1889

      Brazil becomes a republic

      A military coup deposes Pedro II.

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

    3. 1899

      Churchill is captured

      An armoured train ambush in Natal makes him a prisoner of the Boers.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1969

      The Moratorium march

      Half a million people protest the Vietnam War in Washington.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1969

      The March on Washington against the war

      Half a million people demonstrate in the capital.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1988

      Palestine declares independence

      The PNC proclaims a state in Algiers.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1988

      Palestine declares statehood

      The declaration is read in Algiers.

      Play the 20th century round

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