August 15: Historical Events, Famous Birthdays and Deaths On This Day

1914

World War I: The First Russian Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters East Prussia.
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1920

Polish-Soviet War: Battle of Warsaw, so-called Miracle at the Vistula.
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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.
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1943

World War II: Battle of Trahili: Superior German forces surround Cretan partisans, who manage to escape against all odds.
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1947

India gains Independence from British rule after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
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1948

The Republic of Korea is established south of the 38th parallel north.
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1971

Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom.
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1973

Vietnam War: The United States bombing of Cambodia ends.
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2015

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