September 15

    What happened on September 15 in history

    7 events fall on September 15, from 1821 to 2008. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 15

    1. 1821

      Central America declares independence

      Five provinces break with Spain in Guatemala City.

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    2. 1830

      The Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens

      The first intercity passenger line runs, and an MP is killed by a locomotive.

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    3. 1916

      Tanks are used in battle

      British Mark I tanks go into action at Flers-Courcelette on the Somme.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1916

      Tanks go into battle

      British armour is used for the first time at Flers-Courcelette on the Somme.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1935

      The Nuremberg Laws

      Germany strips Jews of citizenship and bans intermarriage.

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    6. 1940

      Battle of Britain Day

      The Luftwaffe's largest daylight raid on London is beaten back.

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    7. 2008

      Lehman Brothers collapses

      The bank files for bankruptcy and the financial crisis deepens.

      Read about Burj Khalifa and Dubai Skyline Under Construction

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