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Historical Events on August 15

  • World War I

    1914

    World War I: The First Russian Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters East Prussia.

  • Polish-Soviet War

    1920

    Polish-Soviet War: Battle of Warsaw, so-called Miracle at the Vistula.

  • World War II

    1942

    World War II: Operation Pedestal: The SS Ohio reaches the island of Malta barely afloat carrying vital fuel supplies for the island's defenses.

  • World War II

    1943

    World War II: Battle of Trahili: Superior German forces surround Cretan partisans, who manage to escape against all odds.

  • India

    1947

    India gains Independence from British rule after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.

  • South Korea

    1948

    The Republic of Korea is established south of the 38th parallel north.

  • Bahrain

    1971

    Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom.

  • Vietnam War

    1973

    Vietnam War: The United States bombing of Cambodia ends.

  • North Korea

    2015

    North Korea moves its clock back half an hour to introduce Pyongyang Time, 8½ hours ahead of UTC.

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