Rewind through Time: What occurred on June 15th?
On the 15th of June, the occurrences of the day unfolded. - On the 15th of June, events transpired...
Welcome to today's daily timeline for June 15th, 2025
Here's a roundup of noteworthy events, birthdays, and death anniversaries. And, as a bonus, a glimpse into some significant happenings around this date in history!
Born on this date:
- Julian Reichelt (1980) – German journalist and former editor-in-chief of "Bild"
- Xi Jinping (1953) – Chinese politician, current President of China since 2013
- Heidi Schüller (1950) – German athlete and TV presenter, delivered the Olympic oath at the 1972 Munich games
- Lakshmi Mittal (1950) – Indian-British entrepreneur, founder of ArcelorMittal
For the departed:
- Heidi Kabel (2010) – German folk actress (Hamburg Ohnsorg Theater), born 1914
Historical Events (nearby years):
- 2000: On June 15, an inter-Korean summit took place, where Kim Jong-il, the North Korean leader, met President Kim Dae-jung of South Korea.
- 1215: Although not mentioned directly, the Magna Carta—a milestone in English legal history that established the concept of the rule of law—was signed on June 15, 1215, by King John of England.
- 1535: The era of the Reformation was in full swing. While no specific event is noted for this date, it was an influential period in European history.
- 1950: The Korean War officially commenced on June 25, 1950. However, events for June 15, 1950, are not documented in the records.
- 2010: Significant global economic recovery efforts were underway following the 2008 financial crisis. No specific events for June 15, 2010, could be found in the search results.
The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation might have significant implications in the political and general news arena, especially in light of ongoing debates about occupational health and safety. References to the Magna Carta, a pivotal document in the evolution of English politics and law, were made on June 15th, 1215 during a period of significant political change.
