On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
March 15
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The Iranian oil industry was nationalized in a movement led by Mohammad Mosaddegh.
Wikipedia: Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry
The musical My Fair Lady, based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, debuted at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
Wikipedia: My Fair Lady
Students from the Atlanta University Center, inspired by similar actions in Greensboro, North Carolina, began occupying lunch counters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Wikipedia: Atlanta University Center
Transvestism and Transsexualism in Modern Society, the UK's first trans-rights conference, opened with an evening reception in Leeds.
Wikipedia: Transvestism and Transsexualism in Modern SocietyIraqi authorities hanged Iranian freelance reporter Farzad Bazoft on charges of spying for Israel.
Wikipedia: Farzad Bazoft