Historical events of the Day

Important historical events in the world, these questions come in CSS, FPSC, SPSC and other competitive examinations.

Practice questions

Which treaty ending the War of 1812 was ratified by the U.S. Senate on 15 June 1815?
- Treaty of Paris
- Treaty of Ghent
- Treaty of Versailles
- Treaty of Utrecht
On 15 June 1844, which inventor received a patent for vulcanized rubber?
- Thomas Edison
- Eli Whitney
- Charles Goodyear
- Samuel Morse
On 15 June 1846, which nation and Britain signed the Oregon Treaty?
- France
- Spain
- United States
- Mexico
On 15 June 1864, which American city was attacked during the Civil War's Petersburg Campaign?
- Richmond
- Petersburg
- Atlanta
- Nashville
On 15 June 1888, which German emperor died after ruling for only 99 days?
- Wilhelm I
- Frederick III
- Wilhelm II
- Otto von Bismarck
On 15 June 1896, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck which country?
- China
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Philippines
On 15 June 1904, which disaster claimed more than 1,000 lives in New York?
- Great Fire
- General Slocum Steamboat Disaster
- Train Crash
- Hurricane
On 15 June 1916, which battle of World War I began?
- Battle of Verdun
- Battle of Jutland
- Brusilov Offensive
- Battle of the Somme
On 15 June 1919, which aviators completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight?
- Lindbergh and Earhart
- Alcock and Brown
- Wright Brothers
- Yeager and Glenn
On 15 June 1924, which Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship?
- Inuit only
- Cherokee only
- All Native Americans
- Apache only
On 15 June 1934, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in which country?
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- New Zealand
On 15 June 1940, which country's troops entered Paris during World War II?
- Britain
- Germany
- Italy
- Soviet Union
On 15 June 1944, which battle began in the Pacific Theater of World War II?
- Battle of Midway
- Battle of Iwo Jima
- Battle of Saipan
- Battle of Okinawa
On 15 June 1947, which committee proposed the partition plan for British India?
- Simon Commission
- Cabinet Mission
- Mountbatten Plan Preparations
- Cripps Mission
On 15 June 1954, UEFA, the governing body of European football, was founded in which country?
- France
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Italy
On 15 June 1963, which Soviet astronaut became the first woman in space?
- Svetlana Savitskaya
- Valentina Tereshkova
- Sally Ride
- Anna Fisher
On 15 June 1970, which country hosted the FIFA World Cup in which Brazil won its third title?
- Spain
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Germany
On 15 June 1977, Spain held its first democratic elections after whose dictatorship?
- Mussolini
- Franco
- Salazar
- Tito
On 15 June 1985, which European agreement was signed to remove border controls?
- Maastricht Treaty
- Lisbon Treaty
- Schengen Agreement
- Rome Treaty
On 15 June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted in which country?
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Philippines
- Chile
On 15 June 1992, Denmark voted in a referendum concerning which European treaty?
- Treaty of Rome
- Maastricht Treaty
- Treaty of Nice
- Treaty of Amsterdam
On 15 June 1996, a major bombing occurred in which city of Northern Ireland?
- Belfast
- Derry
- Omagh
- Manchester
On 15 June 2001, leaders of China, Russia, and Central Asian states founded which organization?
- ASEAN
- NATO
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- SAARC
On 15 June 2006, which social media platform was rapidly expanding after its 2004 launch?
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Instagram
- TikTok
On 15 June 2009, Iran witnessed large protests after the re-election of which president?
- Hassan Rouhani
- Mohammad Khatami
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
- Ebrahim Raisi
On 15 June 2012, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development was associated with which city?
- Geneva
- Rio de Janeiro
- Paris
- New York
On 15 June 2014, which militant group captured Tal Afar during its advance in Iraq?
- Al-Qaeda
- ISIS
- Taliban
- Hezbollah
On 15 June 2017, which country launched a major anti-corruption campaign under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman?
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- Bahrain
On 15 June 2020, clashes between Indian and Chinese troops occurred in which valley?
- Nubra Valley
- Galwan Valley
- Hunza Valley
- Kashmir Valley
On 15 June 2022, which country formally received candidate status discussions for European Union membership?
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Norway
- Switzerland
Valentina Tereshkova, who launched into space on 15 June 1963, belonged to which country?
- United States
- Soviet Union
- China
- France
The Schengen Agreement signed on 15 June 1985 aimed primarily to:
- Create a common currency
- End border checks among member states
- Form a military alliance
- Establish a parliament
The Oregon Treaty of 1846 settled a border dispute between Britain and:
- Mexico
- Russia
- United States
- France
Which volcanic eruption on 15 June 1991 was among the largest of the 20th century?
- Krakatoa
- Mount St. Helens
- Mount Pinatubo
- Vesuvius
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established on 15 June 2001 primarily for:
- Sports Cooperation
- Security and Regional Cooperation
- Space Research
- Trade Only
Germany occupied Paris on 15 June 1940 during which war?
- Franco-Prussian War
- World War I
- World War II
- Seven Years' War
The first non-stop transatlantic flight completed on 15 June 1919 connected:
- Britain and Canada
- Britain and United States
- Ireland and Newfoundland
- France and Brazil
UEFA, founded on 15 June 1954, governs which sport?
- Cricket
- Rugby
- Football (Soccer)
- Tennis
The General Slocum disaster of 15 June 1904 occurred in:
- Chicago
- Boston
- New York City
- Philadelphia
The Galwan Valley clash of 15 June 2020 involved:
- India and Pakistan
- China and Russia
- India and China
- Nepal and India