15 September
Engineers Day (India), International Day of Democracy, and World Lymphoma Awareness Day
A special day to recognize engineers’ contributions, raise awareness of democracy’s importance, and spread knowledge about lymphoma.
15 September, 1588
The final humiliation of the Spanish Armada. After being defeated by the English, the remnants of Spain’s once-mighty fleet returned home, marking a major shift in naval dominance.
15 September, 1821
San Salvador declared its independence, joining other Central American countries in breaking away from Spanish rule.
15 September, 1830
William Huskisson, a British MP and former cabinet minister, tragically became the first person in history to be killed by a train, an event that highlighted the dangers of the new steam technology.
15 September, 1835
HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin aboard, reached the Galapagos Islands. Darwin’s observations there would eventually lead to his theory of evolution.
15 September, 1909
Thiru Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai, also known as Anna, was born into a weaver community in Kanchipuram. He later became the founder of the DMK and a respected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
15 September, 1916
The first-ever use of tanks in battle took place during World War I, forever changing modern warfare.
15 September, 1926
The film “Vande Mataram” was banned by the Censor Board due to its critique of university education in India. It was eventually cleared after some edits.
15 September, 1928
The first robot made in Britain was demonstrated at the Model Engineering Exhibition in London by inventors Captain Richards and A.H. Rendell, showcasing early advancements in robotics.
15 September, 1935
At a Nazi rally in Nuremberg, Adolf Hitler announced decrees that stripped Jews of their rights, relegating them to a sub-human status, a harrowing step toward the Holocaust.
15 September, 1947
Mahatma Gandhi voiced his strong opposition to the idea of population transfers in the aftermath of Partition.
15 September, 1948
The Indian flag-carrying vessel finally reached Bombay Port, symbolizing the country’s emerging presence on the global stage.
15 September, 1953
Vijayalakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in international diplomacy.
15 September, 1965
Amid the Indo-Pak war, Pakistani President Ayub Khan made an appeal to the United States to mediate and help end the hostilities with India.
15 September, 1966
Britain’s first nuclear submarine, HMS Resolution, was launched by the Queen Mother, a major step in the nation’s defense capabilities.
15 September, 1968
The Soviet Zond 5 spaceship became the first to fly around the Moon and successfully re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, marking a key achievement in space exploration.
15 September, 1992
Prices of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas were hiked, impacting households across India.
15 September, 1993
The Election Commission of India announced elections in several key states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
15 September, 1997
The Prasar Bharati Act came into force, making Doordarshan and Akashvani independent of government control for the first time.
15 September, 2008
Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history and triggering the global financial crisis.
Famous Birthdays & Birth Anniversaries on September 15
15 September, 601
Ali, cousin, and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, was born. He is remembered as one of the most important figures in Islamic history.
15 September, 1254
Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer known for his travels to Central and East Asia, was born. His adventures helped open up trade routes between Europe and Asia.
15 September, 1860
M. Vishweshvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers and statesmen, was born. He is honored annually on Engineers Day for his monumental contributions to infrastructure.
15 September, 1861
Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned architect, engineer, and Bharat Ratna awardee, was born in a poor Brahmin family in Karnataka. His achievements have inspired generations of Indian engineers.
15 September, 1862
Gaurishankar Hirachand Oza, a famous historian, was born. His work provided valuable insights into Indian history.
15 September, 1876
Sarat Chandra Chatterji, the beloved Bengali novelist and author of timeless classics, was born in Hoogly, Bengal.
15 September, 1890
Agatha Christie, the legendary crime novelist, was born. Her famous detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, remain iconic figures in mystery literature.
15 September, 1903
Wazir Syed Ali, a talented cricketer known for his batting and bowling skills, was born in Jalandhar.
15 September, 1904
Umberto II, the last King of Italy, was born. His reign marked the end of the Italian monarchy.
15 September, 1909
C.N. Annadurai, Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was born. His influence on Tamil politics is still deeply felt today.
15 September, 1912
Rusi Karanjia, a notable journalist and publisher, was born, leaving his mark on the world of Indian journalism.
15 September, 1916
Margaret Lockwood, a British actress best known for her role in “The Lady Vanishes,” was born in Karachi, which was then part of British India.
15 September, 1927
Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena, an acclaimed Hindi writer and poet, was born.
15 September, 1939
Subramanian Swamy, a prominent Indian politician known for his outspoken views, was born.
15 September, 1940
Anil Yashwant Tipnis, an Air Chief Marshal of India, was born. His leadership in the Indian Air Force earned him great respect.
15 September, 1967
Ramya Krishnan, an Indian actress known for her versatile roles in South Indian cinema, was born.
15 September, 1984
Prince Henry of Wales, commonly known as Prince Harry, was born. He is the second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
15 September, 1986
Joshna Chinappa, India’s top professional squash player, was born. She made history by becoming the first Indian to win the British Junior Squash Championship.
Death Anniversaries of Famous People on September 15
15 September, 1859
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the English civil engineer who was one of the most innovative figures in engineering history, passed away.
15 September, 1868
John Hanning Speke, the English explorer who was the first European to reach Lake Victoria, died.
15 September, 1883
Joseph Plateau, a Belgian physicist and mathematician, passed away. He is known for his pioneering work on the illusion of moving images.
15 September, 1964
Alfred Blalock, an American surgeon famous for his work on shock and blue baby syndrome, died.
15 September, 1967
Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, the first elected Chief Minister of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, passed away.
15 September, 1989
Robert Penn Warren, an American poet and novelist, died. He was one of the founders of New Criticism in literary studies.
15 September, 1999
Palvai Purushottam, the sitting MLA of Sirpur, was tragically shot dead.
15 September, 2007
Colin Steele McRae, a Scottish rally driver and the youngest to win the World Rally Championship Drivers’ title, passed away in a helicopter crash.
