October 15 in History: Historical Events, Birthdays, Deaths & Holidays

1949  In this year, Billy Graham starts his ministry   

1949  Tripura accedes to the Indian union.   

1951  "I Love Lucy" debuts on CBS TV   

1952  Arthur Laurent's "Time of the Cuckoo," premieres in NYC.   

1953  The inaugural televised weather report airs   

1953  John Patrick's "Teahouse of the Red Moon," premieres in NYC   

1954  Hurricane Hazel strikes US and Canada, 348 die.   

1955  Fumio Hayasaka, composer, dies at 41.   

1956  William J Brennan Jr appointed to the Supreme Court   

1956  Pyotr Bolotnikov runs world record 10k (28:42.8)   

1957  USS Lake Champlain reaches Valencia, Spain to assist in flood rescue work   

1957  Giants trade Minneapolis franchise to Red Sox for SF Seals-franchises only, not the players.   

1958  Tunisia drops diplomatic relations with Egypt.   

1958  Jack Mason, cricketer (England all-rounder v Australia 1897-98), dies   

1959  "Untouchables" premieres.   

1959  The Duchess of York is born.   

1960  USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) begins successful firing of four Polaris test vehicles under operational rather than test conditions. Tests are completed on 18 October   

1960  Clara Kimball Young, actress (Return of Chandu), dies of stroke at 70   

1962  Amnesty International formed in London   

1962  Byron R White appointed to the Supreme Court   

1963  Edmond Fleg[enheimer], Swiss/French writer (Ecoute Israel), dies.   

1964  Craig Breedlove sets auto speed record of 846.97 kph.   

1964  Kosygin and Brezhnev replace Soviet premier Nikita Krushchev   

1964  Cole Porter, composer (Still of the Night), dies at 73   

1965  U.S. Naval Support Activity Danang Vietnam, established   

1965  Carl Hoff, orch leader (Music Hall), dies at 60   

1966  LBJ signs a bill creating Dept of Transportation   

1968  Bea Benaderet, NYC, actress (Kate-Petticoat Junction), dies at 62   

1969  Bank of America World Headquarters (555 California) dedicated.   

1969  Madison Square Garden TV Network begins (Rangers vs North Stars).   

1969  Vietnam Moratorium Day; millions nationwide protest the war.   

1969  Rod[erique] La Rocque, US western actor (Mystery Woman), dies.   

1970  Collapse of Westgate Bridge, Melbourne results in the deaths of 35 and injures 17.   

1974  National Guard mobilizes to restore order in Boston school busing.   

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1471  Konrad mutian: German humanist   

1542  Djalalud-din mohammed akbar: Emperor of india (1556-1605)   

1550  Henry: Earl of nassau-dillenburg/brother of william of orange   

1608  Evangelista torricelli: Italian physicist   

1674  Robert herrick: Mass, british poet (together)   

1686  Allan ramsay: Scottish poet   

1701  Marie-marguerite d'youville: First native canadian canonized   

1711  Elisabeth teresa of lorraine: Queen of sardinia   

0412  Theophilus: Patriarch of alexandria   

0892  Al-mutamid: Kalief of abbasiden,   

0898  Death of Lambert: Holy roman emperor   

0912  Death of Abdullah ibn muhammad: Emir of córdoba   

1002  Death of Otto-henry: Duke of burgundy (b. 946)   

1080  Death of Rudolf von schwaben: German anti-king,   

1268  Dirk ii: Mister of valkenburg,   

1271  Death of Hostiensis: [henricus the segusia], cardinal/bishop of ostia,