What was the biggest news story in 2015?
1. Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris. Terror struck in Paris one week into the New Year when a group of men with extensive ties to terrorist organizations targeted the offices of a famed satirical newspaper. Two men shot their way into the offices of Charlie Hebdo while a third waited near the getaway car.
What was in the news June 2015?
Gunman Kills Dozens at Beach Resort in Tunisia (June 26): A gunman, identified as 23-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui, opens fire at the Port El Kantaoui resort, killing 38 tourists. It is the second attack on tourists in Tunisia in three months. In March, at attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis killed 22 people.
What was going on in April 2015?
(April 28): The National Guard arrives in Baltimore. Aaron Hernandez Found Guilty of Murder (April 15): Once considered one of the best tight ends in the National Football League (NFL), former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez is found guilty of first-degree murder on April 15, 2015.
What crazy event happened in 2015?
Major global events that shook 2015
- Terror in France.
- China stock market crash.
- FIFA scandal.
- Volkswagen emissions cheating.
- Turkey-Russia dispute.
- Cuba and US restore ties.
- New Greek debt drama.
- Climate agreement.
What world event happened in 2016?
August 5–21 – The 2016 Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time in South America. August 24 – A 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing 299 people. August 31 – The Brazilian Senate votes (61–20) to impeach the President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff.
What happened on June 15th 2015?
U.S. airstrikes target a terrorist leader in Libya, Jeb Bush prepares to launch his presidential campaign, and more.
What was happening in July 2015?
Here are the key events in world news for the month of July 2015. Cuba and U.S. Agree to Open Embassies (July 1): Cuba and the U.S. reach an agreement to open embassies in Washington D.C. and Havana. The U.S. Embassy in Havana is scheduled to open by the end of July.
What disasters happened on April 15th?
1942 Malta George Cross.
What is special about April 15th?
April 15th is the 105th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln and insulin becomes available for general use. Famous birthdays include Emma Thompson, Chris Stapleton, Seth Rogen, Emma Watson, and Cody Christian. April 15th also marks National Laundry Day.
What major event happened in 2016 in the US?
June 7 – The final major state primaries are held for the 2016 presidential election, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump emerging as the presumptive nominees for the Democratic and Republican races, respectively. President Obama formally endorses Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
What is June 15th known for?
This Day in History: June 15 The United States and Britain signed the Oregon Treaty, establishing the border between Canada and the United States at latitude 49° N. George Washington was named commander in chief of the colonies by the Continental Congress.
What happened July 15th 2015?
NASA’s New Horizons probe makes contact with Earth. At 7:49 a.m. EST on Tuesday morning, NASA’s New Horizons probe flew by Pluto, putting an end to a journey that took nine years and traversed over three billion miles.