On this day in history
What happened on 15 May
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 15 May. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Ellen Church became the first airline flight attendantWorld
- Nylon stockings were first sold to the public in the USScience
- McDonald's opened its first restaurant in the United KingdomWorld
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.