Greece becomes the last European country to adopt the Gregorian calendar. The Gregorian calendar is the calendar system most of the world uses today to…
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15 February 1965
The maple leaf is adopted as the flag of Canada, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign flag. The flag of Canada, commonly known as the Maple…
15 February 1952
King George VI of the United Kingdom is buried in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. King George VI, born Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, was…
15 February 1214
During the Anglo-French War (1213–1214), an English invasion force led by John, King of England, lands at La Rochelle in France.
15 February 1999
Pluto crosses Neptune’s orbit, ending a nearly 20-year period when it was closer to the Sun than the gas giant; Pluto is not expected to…
15 February 1971
The decimalisation of British coinage is completed on Decimal Day. On 15 February 1971, known as Decimal Day, the United Kingdom and Ireland decimalised their…
15 February 1971
The decimalisation of British coinage is completed on Decimal Day. February 15, 1971 All change as Britain switches to decimal currency Britain said farewell to…