August 15: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1461The Empire of Trebizond on the Black Sea coast surrendered to Mehmed the Conqueror.
2. 1483Pope Sixtus IV consecrated the Sistine Chapel, which would bear his name.
3. 1843Tivoli Gardens opened in Copenhagen; today it is one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
4. 1939The fantasy film 'The Wizard of Oz', starring Judy Garland, premiered in Hollywood.
5. 1977The Big Ear radio telescope recorded the mysterious 'Wow!' signal from space.

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