On this day, through history
On this day, July 15
- 1099, Crusader forces captured Jerusalem after a seven-week siege, massacring its Muslim and Jewish inhabitants. Learn more →)
- 1799, French soldiers in Egypt discovered a black basalt slab inscribed with ancient writing, later known as the Rosetta Stone. Learn more →
- 1834, The Spanish Inquisition was officially disbanded by royal decree after nearly 356 years of operation. Learn more →
- 1916, William E. Boeing incorporated Pacific Aero Products in Seattle, the company later renamed the Boeing Company. Learn more →
- 1965, NASA's Mariner 4 probe flew past Mars and transmitted the first close-up photographs of the planet's surface to Earth. Learn more →
- 1971, President Richard Nixon stunned the nation by announcing live on TV his plans to visit communist China the following year. Learn more →
- 2006, Twitter was publicly launched, rapidly growing into one of the world's largest social media platforms. Learn more →
- 2018, France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup Final in Moscow, claiming France's second World Cup title. Learn more →