On This Day - June 15
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with...
1215: The Magna Carta was Sealed by King John
Under pressure from rebellious barons, King John reluctantly signed the Magna Carta, a groundbreaking document that would become a lasting symbol of liberty and resistance to tyranny.
1775: George Washington Became Commander-in-Chief
The Continental Congress officially appointed George Washington as supreme commander of colonial forces during the American Revolution.
1844: Charles Goodyear Patented the Vulcanization of Rubber
Inventor Charles Goodyear secured a patent for vulcanizing rubber, a breakthrough that made rubber durable and weather-resistant.
1846: The Oregon Treaty was Signed
The U.S. and Britain settled their territorial dispute by signing the Oregon Treaty, fixing the Canadian-American border at the 49th parallel.
1864: The Arlington National Cemetery was Created
Arlington National Cemetery was created when 200 acres of Robert E. Lee’s confiscated Virginia estate were designated as a military burial ground.
1944: The US Marines Attacked Saipan
In a major Pacific campaign of WWII, U.S. Marines launched an assault on Japanese-held Saipan in the Marianas.
1996: Ella Fitzgerald Passed Away
Legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her soaring range and masterful scat singing, passed away at 79.
2007: Bob Barker Stepped Down from The Price Is Right
Beloved TV personality Bob Barker retired after hosting The Price Is Right for over three decades, marking the end of an era in game show history.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
