What important events happened in 2015?

What important events happened in 2015?

April 25 – A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal and causes 8,857 deaths in Nepal, 130 in India, 27 in China and 4 in Bangladesh with a total of 9,018 deaths. April 29 – The World Health Organization (WHO) declares that rubella has been eradicated from the Americas.

What happened on October 8th 2015?

Russia launches missiles to support Syria ground offensive. Russia fired cruise missiles into Syria on Wednesday from ships in the Caspian Sea to help Syrian government forces launching a ground offensive against rebels.

What are some major events that happened in Europe in 2014?

This is a list of 2014 events that occurred in Europe . Greece takes over the presidency of the European Union. Latvia becomes the 18th EU member state to adopt the euro despite public opposition. Jamal al-Jamal, the Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic, is killed in an explosion near his home in Prague.

What historical events happened in the year 2014?

Historical Events for the Year 2014 1st January » Latvia joins the Eurozone. 9th January » An Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant explosion e.g explosion at a Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant in Yokkaichi, Mie called Yokkaichi, Japan, kills at least five people and injures 17 others.

What were the major events in 2014 in Egypt?

19th January» A 2014 Bannu bombing known as bomb attack on an army convoy in the city of Bannu kills at least 26 soldiers and injures 38 others. 24th January» Three bombs January 2014 Cairo bombings named explode in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, killing about 7 people and injuring over 100 others.

What happened in 2014 FIFA World Cup?

8th July » Brazil loses to the Germany in 2014 FIFA World Cup. The event is known as Mineirazo. 17th July » Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes near the border of Ukraine and Russia after being shot down. All 298 people on board are killed.