Bonobos at the Cincinnati Zoo. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
On This Day: What happened on 15 December?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Bonobos at the Cincinnati Zoo. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 15 December, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 15 DECEMBER
1791| The United States accepted the bill of rights. On this day the new United States of America confirmed to accept the bill of rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
1967 | The Silver Bridge across the Ohio River falls during rush-hour traffic, and 46 deaths were recorded.
2001 | After ten years of stabilising structure, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened its doors to tourists.
1899 | The British ambush in the battle of Colenso under General Redvers Buller.
2012 | Nigerian governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa was reported dead in a helicopter crash in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state.
DEATHS
1985 | South African sculptor and artist, Ruben Xulu, 30.
2013 | British-American movie actress. 1941 winner of Academy Award for Best Actress, Joan Fontaine, 96.
2004 | The Republic of China first lady and wife of President Chiang Ching-Kuo, Chiang Fang-Liang, 88.
1968 | American boxer, Jess Willard, 86.
BIRTHDAYS
1950 | First Deputy Prime Minister of India and Indian activist, Vallabhbhai Patel.
1986 | South Korean actor and composer, Kim Jun-su.
1933 | Anti apartheid activist and journalist, Donald James Woods was born on this day.
1966 | United Kingdom model and 2012, she published her first book, “My Body in Your Hands”, Teresa May.
ON THIS DAY: SPORTS
2020 | Wolves came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1, Pedro Neto scoring the winner in injury time. Pedro Neto’s last-minute goal put Frank Lampard and Chelsea back-to-back defeats.
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ENTERTAINMENT
1939 | The film, directed by Victor Fleming “Gone With The Wind” premiered in Atlanta for the first time on this day.
AFRICA FACT
Wild bonobo is found only in Africa only. Can only be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the forests south of the Congo River.
