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May 15 in History
Historical Events on May 15
1776
American Revolution: The Fifth Virginia Convention instructs its Continental Congress delegation to propose a resolution of independence from Great Britain, paving the way for the United States Declaration of Independence.
1791
French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance.
1851
The first Australian gold rush is proclaimed, although the discovery had been made three months earlier.
1869
Women's suffrage: In New York, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman Suffrage Association.
1940
World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
1943
Joseph Stalin dissolves the Comintern (or Third International).
1958
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 3.
1970
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army generals.
1988
Soviet war in Afghanistan: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to withdraw 115,000 troops from Afghanistan.
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Famous Birthdays on May 15
1773
Klemens von Metternich
1948
Brian Eno
1981
Patrice Evra
1987
Andy Murray
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Famous Deaths on May 15
1886
Emily Dickinson
1956
Austin Osman Spare
1978
Robert Menzies
2007
Jerry Falwell
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