The city of Alamut, a stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state, falls to the Mongols under Hulagu Khan.
In History, Today on December 15
Today we explore events from the year 1256 to the year 2017. Events span the globe, from the countries of Iran, United States, Romania, South Sudan, France, Israel, Soviet Union, Switzerland, Italy, Iraq.
1256
Alamut, Iran
1791
Richmond, United States
The United States Bill of Rights becomes law when ratified by the Virginia General Assembly.
1890
Standing Rock, United States
Sitting Bull, a Hunkpapa Lakota leader, is killed by Indian agency police on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
1891
Springfield, United States
James Naismith invents the game of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts.
1939
Atlanta, United States
The film 'Gone with the Wind' premieres at Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.
1961
Jerusalem, Israel
Adolf Eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty of war crimes in Israel.
1970
Venus, Soviet Union
The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 successfully lands on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to return data from the surface of another planet.
1978
Washington, D.C., United States
US President Jimmy Carter announces the United States will recognize the People's Republic of China and sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
1989
Timișoara, Romania
The Romanian Revolution begins in Timișoara with protests against the communist regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu.
1993
Geneva, Switzerland
The Uruguay Round of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations concludes after seven years, leading to the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
2001
Pisa, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after 11 years of stabilization work to prevent it from toppling over.
2005
Baghdad, Iraq
Iraq held its first parliamentary election since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, marking a significant step in the country's political transition.
2011
Baghdad, Iraq
The United States formally declared an end to the Iraq War, with a ceremony in Baghdad marking the withdrawal of the last U.S. troops.
2013
Juba, South Sudan
South Sudan's civil war began as fighting erupted between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and those loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar.
2015
Paris, France
The Paris Agreement, a landmark international accord aimed at combating climate change, was adopted by consensus by 196 parties at the 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC.
2017
Burbank, United States
The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion, significantly expanding its media and entertainment assets.