March 15

Friday 15, 1991:

Germany formally regains complete independence after the four post-World War II occupying powers (France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union) relinquish all remaining rights.

Wednesday 15, 1989:

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is established.

Monday 15, 1909:

Selfridges department store opens in London.

Wednesday 15, 1820:

Maine becomes the 23rd U.S. state.

Thursday 15, 1781:

Near present-day Greensboro, North Carolina, 1,900 British troops under General Charles Cornwallis defeat an American force numbering 4,400.

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