September 15 in History
September 15 is the birthday of Annaliese Dragan (2005) and the anniversary of the death of Annie Dillard (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 15, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Saichō, Japanese monk was born in 767, while Ludmila of Bohemia, Czech martyr and saint died in 921.
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Famous people born on September 15
Famous people who died on September 15
2026
Gerrit Graham (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American stage, television and film actor (1948–2026)
2026
Bonnie Greer (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American-British playwright, novelist and broadcaster (1948–2026)
2024
Elias Khoury (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (1948–2024)
2013
Munzir Al-Musawa (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Habib Munzir Al-Musawa, Indonesian cleric and scholar (born 1973)
2013
Jerry G. Bishop (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American radio and television personality (1936–2013)
2008
Richard Wright (musician) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English keyboardist and musician (1943–2008)
What happened on September 15
- 2020
Signing of the Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement occurs in Washington, D.C., normalizing relations between Israel and two Arab nations, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
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The Parsons Green bombing takes place in London.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
Four miners are killed in the Gleision Colliery mining accident in the Swansea Valley, Wales.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announces lockout of the players' union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.
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During a CART race at the Lausitzring in Germany, former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi suffers a heavy accident resulting in him losing both his legs.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Malaysia Airlines Flight 2133 crashes at Tawau Airport in Malaysia, killing 34.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
Israeli premier Menachem Begin resigns.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
At the Superdome in New Orleans, Muhammad Ali outpoints Leon Spinks in a rematch to become the first boxer to win the world heavyweight title three times.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
The French department of "Corse" (the entire island of Corsica) is divided into two: Haute-Corse (Upper Corsica) and Corse-du-Sud (Southern Corsica).
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Air Vietnam Flight 706 is hijacked, then crashes while attempting to land with 75 on board.
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A Scandinavian Airlines System domestic flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm is hijacked and flown to Malmö Bulltofta Airport.
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The first Greenpeace ship departs from Vancouver to protest against the upcoming Cannikin nuclear weapon test in Alaska.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 15
- 767 — Saichō, Japanese monk (died 822)
- 1254 — Marco Polo, Italian merchant and explorer (died 1324)
- 1461 — Jacopo Salviati, Italian politician (died 1533)
Died on September 15
- 921 — Ludmila of Bohemia, Czech martyr and saint (born 860)
- 1140 — Adelaide of Hungary, Duchess of Bohemia
- 1146 — Alan, 1st Earl of Richmond, English soldier (born 1100)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 15
Quick answers
Who was born on September 15? Annaliese Dragan (2005), Felix (rapper) (2000), Jaren Jackson Jr. (1999).
Who died on September 15? Annie Dillard (2026), Gerrit Graham (2026), Bonnie Greer (2026).
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