On this day in history
What happened on 15 April
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 15 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance genius, was bornCultural
- RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an icebergWorld
- The first McDonald's restaurant was opened by Ray KrocWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.