June 15: King John Signs the Magna Carta and Donald Trump Launches Campaign for President

On This Day in History June 15, 2020 Historical Events 1215  King John signs Magna Carta at Runnymede, near Windsor, England 1775  George Washington appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, the day after Congress establishes the force 1896  Tsunami strikes Shinto festival on beach at Sanriku, Japan; 27,000 are killed, 9,000 injured and 13,000 houses destroyed 1940  World War II: France surrenders to NAZI Germany, German troops occupy Paris 1991  Climactic eruption of the Mount Pinatubo volcano in the Philippines, the second-largest volcanic eruption on Earth of the 20th century More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Courteney Cox 56th Birthday Edward the Black Prince (1330 - 1376) Sam Giancana (1908 - 1975) Xi Jinping 67th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Ella Fitzgerald (1917 - 1996) James Knox Polk (1795 - 1849) More Famous Deaths June 15: Poll Tax Triggers the Peasants' Revolt Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasants' Revolt that rocked England, was stabbed and later beheaded on this day. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand