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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 15, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for June.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on June 15 throughout history
Virginia Colonists finished building James's Fort, to defend against Spanish and Indian attacks. Today, the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia are actively recovering artifacts at this archaeological site.
Arkansas becomes the 25th state to join the Union. Declaring statehood growth through the booming cotton-based plantation economy.
Charles Goodyear receives a patent (No. 3,633) for the process for strengthening rubber. Though Goodyear never profited from his discovery, he laid groundwork for future tire industries. He was not a founder and had no affiliation with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The company was named in his honor when established.
The Treaty of 1818 between the U.S. and British North America is established, extending the Oregon Treaty boarder. Both nations agreed to a 10-year joint occupation and settlement of the Oregon Country, an area in the Pacific Northwest claimed by both nations.
Arlington National Cemetery is established on the estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The Cemetery was intended to handle casualties of the Civil War.
Congress legalizes equal pay for Black soldiers in the military in the Union Army. The legislation ensured Black soldiers received the same pay as White soldiers.
President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America. The bill established Boy Scouts of America as an official patriotic and national organization
Bessie Coleman becomes the first Black Woman and Native American to earn her pilot license. She earned her pilot license in France because the U.S. refused to train her.
The U.S. invades Saipan, capital of Japan's South Seas Mandate. This crucial invasion gave the U.S. a forward base to launch long-range B-29 bombers directly at Japan's home islands.
The first NASCAR race is held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The race is now known as the World 600.
People born on June 15
Businessman and politician who became the first Mayor of Chicago.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is considered one of the pioneers of the outlaw movement in country music.
American rock singer-songwriter and musician and member of the rock band Kansas. His voice is well-known for singing lead in the songs Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind.
Police officer and academic known for his contributions to the investigations of Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgway. He also assisted in the Homicide Investigation Tracking System (HITS).
Wife of President Andrew Jackson (7th President of the U.S.). She died a few days before his inauguration, preventing her from becoming the First Lady. Her niece, Rachel Jackson, resumed her duties as First Lady.
Amateur golfer who became the first American woman to win an Olympic golf event during the 1900 Summer Olympics.
Alfred "Lash" LaRue was a Western motion picture star of the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared on several comic book covers dressed in all black.
Paleontologist and academic known for his groundbreaking discoveries regarding non-avian dinosaurs. He also served as the primary scientific advisor for the Jurassic Park movie franchise.
American actor, comedian, and screenwriter known for his character role Ernest P. Worrell.
American actor and brother of John Belushi.
O'Shea Jackson, Sr., commonly known as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time because of his influence of bringing rap into the mainstream music industry. Though he is a successful entertainer, Ice Cube earned a one-year diploma in architectural drafting just in case his entertainment career didn't work out.
Theresa Hilda D’Alessio was an American cartoonist who created the comic strip Teena.
Actress who played the iconic character Monica in the television sitcom Friends.
The first woman umpire in pro baseball in 1972. She retired after her first game citing the resentment of other umpires.
Former MLB baseball pitcher who played 18 seasons in the sport, winning five World Series championships with the Yankees and was a three-time All-Star.
American actress, painter, and poet. She was best known for her performance in the Mazeppa, where she rode a horse naked on stage.
