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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 15

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 15 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-15

1. On October 15, 1917, which infamous spy was executed by a firing squad outside Paris?

2. Which country launched its first human space flight mission, Shenzhou 5, on October 15, 2003?

3. On October 15, 1990, which Soviet leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in reducing Cold War tensions?

4. The Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, who was born on October 15, 1542, is known for ruling which empire?

5. On October 15, 1951, which iconic American sitcom aired for the first time on CBS?