15 December

December 15 is the 349th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 16 days remain until the end of the year.

We have some interesting facts & historic events all about December 15^th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.

Keep reading for more interesting facts about December 15^th in history!

Global Celebrations

National Cat Herders Day
International Tea Day
National Lemon Cupcake Day

Historic Events

What Happened On This Day – December 15

2009: Maiden flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Considered to be one of Boeing’s most fuel-efficient airplanes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has suffered from problems associated with its lithium-ion batteries.

1978: US recognizes China

30 years after the creation of the People’s Republic of China, President Jimmy Carter announced that the United States would formally recognize the communist country starting January 1, 1979. The announcement also called for the severing of relations with Taiwan, a position that was quickly reversed under protests.

1939: Premier of the Gone with the Wind

The award winning film was adapted from the Pulitzer winner Margaret Mitchell’s book by the same name.

1933: Twenty-first Amendment to U.S. Constitution comes into effect

Ratified on December 5 of the same year, the amendment repealed the prohibition on alcohol in the United States which had come into force on January 17, 1920, when the 18th amendment took effect.

1791: U.S. Bill of Rights becomes law

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States are known as the Bill of Rights. They became law after Virginia ratified the amendments.

1941: Jewish women before their execution in Skede, Latvia, December 15-17, 1941.