On this day: September 15

Mass pileup during 1988 horse race kills multiple horses

A multi-horse pileup during a horse race on September 15, 1988, resulted in the deaths of several horses and raised questions about safety and track procedures. Investigations and contemporary reports examined causes and responses to the incident.

Vietnam War Protests Escalate into Violence on U.S. College Campuses

On September 15, 1967, antiwar demonstrations at multiple American universities intensified, producing clashes between students, police and administrators that reflected deepening national divisions over the Vietnam War.