On this day: November 15

Tabloids Publish Secret Tapes Revealing Royal Infidelities

On 15 November 1992 British tabloids published recordings alleging royal infidelities, intensifying a turbulent year for the monarchy and fueling public scrutiny of private lives in the press.

Nationwide Campus Protests Over Vietnam Escalate into Violence, November 15, 1969

On November 15, 1969, antiwar demonstrations at universities across the United States escalated into clashes between protesters and police, resulting in injuries, arrests, and significant property damage as the Vietnam War protest movement reached a volatile peak.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Washington to Protest Vietnam War

On November 15, 1969, massive anti-war demonstrations converged on Washington, D.C., as students and activists shut down parts of the capital to protest U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The day brought large marches, sit-ins, and confrontations with authorities that underscored growing national opposition to the war.

European leaders agree on EU enlargement at 2002 summit

On 15 November 2002, European Union leaders reached agreement on terms and timing for the bloc’s eastward enlargement, setting the stage for a major expansion of membership from Central and Eastern Europe.