In History, Today on November 15

Francisco Pizarro arrives in Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire, marking a significant moment in the Spanish conquest of Peru.

The Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States.

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman begins his 'March to the Sea' during the American Civil War, leaving Atlanta and heading toward Savannah, Georgia.

The League of Nations holds its first assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, marking the first international organization aimed at maintaining world peace.

In Czechoslovakia, the Nazis close all universities and colleges following student protests, leading to the International Students' Day observance.

The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory during World War II, marking a turning point in the Pacific Theater.

The Holocaust: Heinrich Himmler orders that Gypsies and 'part-Gypsies' be put 'on the same level as Jews and placed in concentration camps.'

The first Wendy's restaurant opens in Columbus, Ohio, founded by Dave Thomas, marking the beginning of a major fast-food chain.

The Soviet Union launches the Buran spacecraft, its only space shuttle, on an unmanned mission, demonstrating its space capabilities.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-38, a classified mission for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Microsoft released the Xbox gaming console in North America, marking its entry into the gaming industry.

Al Jazeera English, the English-language news channel of the Al Jazeera Media Network, was launched, expanding its reach to a global audience.

The Occupy Wall Street movement faced a significant setback as police cleared Zuccotti Park in New York City, where protesters had been camped since September.

Israel launched Operation Pillar of Defense in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants in response to rocket fire into Israel.

A military coup took place in Zimbabwe, leading to the resignation of President Robert Mugabe after 37 years in power.

The Camp Fire in California became the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history, with a death toll of 85 and thousands of structures destroyed.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free-trade bloc, was signed by 15 Asia-Pacific nations, including China, Japan, and South Korea.