Events Unfolded on June 15th: A Recap - On that day, significant events transpired on June 15.
Get ready to journey through time as we uncover the fascinating events that took place on June 15th throughout the years!
Today's Calendar Page for June 15th, 2025
Name Days
Lothar, Vitus
Historical Events
Korea takes center stage in 2000 and 2020 as momentous meetings shaped their future. Fast forward to 1950, and the Bundestag marks its presence with an important decision. Let's delve deeper:
A Peaceful Encounter: June 15, 2000
In a historic turn of events, leaders from North and South Korea came face-to-face for the first time since the Korean War. This inter-Korean summit at Mt. Kumgang laid the foundation for peaceful dialogue between the long-divided nations, a rare event that brought hope to millions.
Threats and Actions: June 15, 2020
While no significant historical events are noted for this specific date in 2020, the year was dominated by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that affected the entire world in numerous ways.
A Giant Leap: June 15, 1950
In a significant step towards integration, the Bundestag made the decision to join the Federal Republic of Germany to the Council of Europe.
Birthdays
1980 - Julian Reichelt (45), German journalist, stirring the pot as chairman of the "Bild" editorial board from 2017 to 2021.
1953 - Xi Jinping (72), Chinese politician, taking the helm as state president since 2013.
1950 - Heidi Schüller (75), German athlete, TV presenter, and doctor, who elegantly spoke the Olympic oath in Munich in 1972 as the first woman.
1950 - Lakshmi Mittal (75), British-Indian entrepreneur (ArcelorMittal), who graced the Forbes list as one of the world's wealthiest individuals.
Deaths
2010 - Heidi Kabel (96), German folk actress, who graced the Hamburg Ohnsorg Theater stage from 1936 to 1988. Born in 1914.
As we celebrate June 15th, let's remember the momentous historical events that left their mark on this day, as well as the people who made an impact on our world!
Policy-and-legislation: On June 15, 1950, the Bundestag made a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as they joined the Federal Republic of Germany to the Council of Europe.
General-news: This year, politics continue to shape the landscape as the European Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
