November 15

Sunday 15, 1987:

Continental Airlines Flight 1713, a Douglas DC-9-14 jetliner, crashes in a snowstorm at Denver, Colorado Stapleton International Airport, killing 28 occupants, while 54 survive the crash.

Sunday 15, 1970:

1970 the Soviet Lunokhod 1 moon rover lands on the moon

Sunday 15, 1959:

Four members of the Herbert Clutter Family murdered at their farm outside Holcomb, Kansas.

Friday 15, 1889:

Brazil is declared a republic by Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca and Emperor Pedro II is deposed in a military coup.

Saturday 15, 1777:

American Revolutionary War: After 16 months of debate the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation.