King Macbeth of Scotland was killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada (Malcolm III).
In History, Today on August 15
Today we explore events from the year 1057 to the year 2021. Events span the globe, from the countries of Scotland, Panama, India, Egypt, Papal States, France, Afghanistan, Holy Roman Empire, Greece, Palestine, North Korea, United States, Denmark, Japan, Northern Ireland, Peru.
1057
Lumphanan, Scotland
1248
Cologne, Holy Roman Empire
The foundation stone of Cologne Cathedral was laid, marking the beginning of its construction.
1483
Vatican City, Papal States
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV.
1534
Paris, France
Ignatius of Loyola and six others took initial vows, leading to the formation of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
1769
Ajaccio, France
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica.
1824
New York City, United States
The Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, visited the United States, arriving in New York City.
1843
Copenhagen, Denmark
The Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.
1914
Panama City, Panama
The Panama Canal officially opened to traffic with the transit of the cargo ship SS Ancon.
1945
Tokyo, Japan
Japan announced its surrender to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. This day is known as V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day).
1947
New Delhi, India
India gained independence from British rule, marking the end of nearly 200 years of colonial rule.
1965
New York City, United States
The Beatles performed at Shea Stadium in New York City, marking one of the most famous concerts in rock history.
1969
Bethel, United States
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opened in Bethel, New York, becoming a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement.
1971
Washington, D.C., United States
President Richard Nixon announced the United States would no longer convert dollars to gold, effectively ending the Bretton Woods system.
1998
Omagh, Northern Ireland
The Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland, carried out by the Real Irish Republican Army, killed 29 people and injured over 200.
2001
Pasadena, United States
Astronomers announced the discovery of a new moon orbiting Neptune, later named Psamathe.
2004
Athens, Greece
The Summer Olympics officially opened in Athens, Greece, marking the return of the Games to their birthplace after 108 years.
2005
Gaza, Palestine
Israel began its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip, evacuating all Israeli settlements in the area.
2007
Pisco, Peru
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the central coast of Peru, causing significant damage and loss of life.
2013
Cairo, Egypt
The Egyptian military declared a state of emergency following violent clashes between security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
2015
Pyongyang, North Korea
North Korea moved its clocks back by 30 minutes to create 'Pyongyang Time,' a move to establish a separate time zone from South Korea and Japan.
2021
Kabul, Afghanistan
The Taliban captured Kabul, leading to the collapse of the Afghan government and the end of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan.