October 15

Thursday 15, 1970:

Thirty-five construction workers are killed when a section of the new West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapses.

Monday 15, 1962:

Cuban Missile Crisis: A stand-off ensues between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba.

Friday 15, 1880:

Mexican soldiers kill Victorio, one of the greatest Apache military strategists.

Thursday 15, 1863:

American Civil War: The first successful submarine, the CSS Hunley sinks during a test, killing its inventor.

Sunday 15, 1815:

Napoleon I of France begins his exile on St. Helena in the Atlantic Ocean.

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