On this day: 15 February

Selected events and births on 15 February, from Wikipedia’s “On this day”.

Events

• 438 – The Codex Theodosianus, a compilation of the laws of the Roman Empire, was published. Read more: Codex Theodosianus
• 1113 – Pope Paschal II issued the papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis, formally recognising the establishment of the Knights Hospitaller. Read more: Pope Paschal II Papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis
• 1823 – James McBrien made the first official discovery of gold in Australia at Fish River in New South Wales. Read more: Australian gold rushes Fish River (Oberon) New South Wales
• 1906 – A team of Italian archaeologists led by Ernesto Schiaparelli discovered the tomb of Kha and Merit, an ancient Egyptian foreman and his wife, in the workmen's village of Deir el-Medina. Read more: Ernesto Schiaparelli Tomb of Kha and Merit Ancient Egypt
• 1907 – Japan and the United States signed a gentleman's agreement whereby the former would not permit further emigration to the U.S., while the latter would not limit Japanese immigration. Read more: Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907
• 1940 – The official premiere of Paul Creston's Saxophone Sonata took place at the Carnegie Chamber Hall, with saxophonist Cecil Leeson, who commissioned the work, and Creston on piano. Read more: Paul Creston Saxophone Sonata (Creston) Carnegie Hall
• 1965 – Canada adopted the Maple Leaf flag, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. Read more: Flag of Canada Canadian Red Ensign
• 1976 – The first constitution since the Cuban Revolution, providing for a system of government and law based on those of the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries, was adopted by a national referendum. Read more: Constitution of Cuba Cuban Revolution Soviet Union
• 1979 – Don Dunstan resigned as Premier of South Australia, ending a decade of sweeping social liberalisation. Read more: Don Dunstan Premier of South Australia Progressivism
• 1995 – Kevin Mitnick, the most wanted computer hacker at the time in the U.S., was arrested and charged with computer fraud and wire fraud. Read more: Kevin Mitnick Security hacker Computer fraud
• 1999 – Abdullah Öcalan, one of the founding members of the militant organization the Kurdistan Workers' Party, was arrested by Turkish security forces in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more: Abdullah Öcalan Kurdistan Workers' Party Nairobi
• 2018 – Following nationwide protests, Hailemariam Desalegn announced his resignation as prime minister of Ethiopia, remaining in post as a caretaker until he was succeeded by Abiy Ahmed. Read more: 2014–2016 Oromo protests Hailemariam Desalegn Resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn

Born on this day

• 1946 – Clare Short, English civil servant and politician, Secretary of State for International Development Read more: Clare Short Minister of State for International Development
• 1952 – Tomislav Nikolić, Serbian politician, 4th President of Serbia Read more: Tomislav Nikolić President of Serbia
• 1962 – Milo Đukanović, Montenegrin politician, 29th Prime Minister of Montenegro Read more: Milo Đukanović Prime Minister of Montenegro
• 1993 – Ravi, South Korean rapper Read more: Ravi (rapper)
• 1994 – Sodapoppin, American Twitch streamer and internet personality Read more: Sodapoppin
• 1995 – Megan Thee Stallion, American rapper Read more: Megan Thee Stallion
• 1997 – Derrick Jones Jr., American basketball player Read more: Derrick Jones Jr.
• 1997 – Justin Reid, American football player Read more: Justin Reid
• 1998 – Zachary Gordon, American actor Read more: Zachary Gordon
• 1998 – George Russell, English racing driver Read more: George Russell (racing driver)
• 2000 – Jakub Kiwior, Polish footballer Read more: Jakub Kiwior
• 2004 – Šimon Nemec, Slovak ice hockey player Read more: Šimon Nemec

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