June 15: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 763 BCThe Assyrians recorded a solar eclipse; the record is still used to date Mesopotamian history.
2. 1826The Janissary uprising in Istanbul was suppressed; shortly afterward, the Janissary corps was abolished entirely.
3. 1846The United States and Britain extended the border between the two countries to the Pacific through the Oregon Treaty.
4. 1977Spain held its first democratic elections since Franco's death.
5. 1988The European Space Agency's Ariane 4 rocket made its first flight, beginning many years of service.

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