Strut Your Stuff: What Happened on June 15th?
Events that transpired on June 15th. - On the 15th of June, events occurred.
Get ready to dive into some history, my friend! Here's what's shaking on the 15th of June:
Calendar Doddle:
Name Day:- Lothar, Vitus
Juicy Historical Moments:
- 2020 - Donald Trump, the US President, said he'd punish Germany by withdrawing nearly 10,000 troops due to insufficient military spending. This would drop the troop count from 34,500 to 25,000.
- 2000 - Vladimir Putin, Russian President, kicked off his first state visit to Germany. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder gave him a warm military welcome.
- 1950 - The Bundestag chose to join the Federal Republic with the Council of Europe.
- 1535 - The Anabaptist rule was ended in Münster by Episcopal soldiers after a grueling 16 months. These radical reformation followers had abolished money, wrecked churches, overturned monasteries, and introduced polygamy.
- 1215 - King John Lackland put his John Hancock on the Magna Carta. This crucial document forms the basis of parliamentary democracy in the UK, and parts of it are still in effect today.
Star-Studded Birthdays:
- 1980 - Julian Reichelt, German journalist and ex-chairman of the "Bild" editorial board (2017-2021)
- 1953 - Xi Jinping, Chinese politician and state president since 2013
- 1950 - Heidi Schüller, German athlete, TV presenter, and doctor, who spoke the Olympic oath in Munich in 1972 as the first woman
- 1950 - Lakshmi Mittal, British-Indian entrepreneur (ArcelorMittal), who has been among the world's richest people
Peculiar Passings:
- 2010 - Heidi Kabel, German folk actress (Hamburg Ohnsorg Theater)
Here are some fascinating historic events that happened on June 15th throughout the ages:
- In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta, a groundbreaking document that limited the power of the monarch and set the stage for the rule of law[5].
- In 1836, Arkansas was admitted as the 25th state of the United States[4].
- In 1844, Charles Goodyear patented vulcanization, a game-changer for the rubber industry that made rubber more durable[1].
- In 1954, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) was created to promote football in Europe[1].
- In 1977, Spain held its first free elections since 1936, marking a significant step in the country's transition to democracy[1].
- In 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted, causing extensive damage and global cooling effects[1].
- In 1667, the first human blood transfusion was attempted, though it didn't exactly go as planned[6].
The Commission, in the midst of politics, 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. This historical day, June 15th, is known for various general-news events, including the creation of UEFA in 1954, promoting football in Europe.
