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Events on May 15 in history

Diego Marín Aguilera
1793May, 15

Diego Marín Aguilera flies a glider for "about 360 meters", at a height of 5-6 meters, during one of the first attempted manned flights.

Diego Marín Aguilera (1757–1799) was a Spanish inventor who was an early aviation pioneer.

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Events on 1793

  • 21Jan

    Louis XVI of France

    After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
  • 23May

    Flanders Campaign

    Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition.
  • 23Jul

    Mainz

    Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France.
  • 27Aug

    Siege of Toulon

    French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary forces.
  • 5Sep

    French National Convention

    French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.