Jan 01war
1915.
What happened in 1915?
The year 1915 saw key military campaigns during World War I, such as the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the continued Serbian campaign that started in 1914. On April 26, 1915, the Triple Entente signed the secret Treaty of London with Italy, bringing Italy into the war on their side. In that year, the Armenian Genocide began, where Ottoman authorities systematically targeted the Armenian population for mass murder and destruction. Twelve major historical events occurred, along with eleven notable births and one significant death among prominent figures.
Events
35
Births
22
Deaths
13
Era
1910s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1915
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1915Jan 01war
Armenian Genocide
systematic destruction of the Armenian people and identity in the Ottoman Empire during World War I implemented by the Ottoman authorities through mass murder
Jan 01war
Jan 01economy
FC Wacker Innsbruck
association football club in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria (founded: 1915)
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Kosovo Offensive
offensive launched part of the greater Serbian campaign of World War I
Jan 13disaster
Jan 24war
February
02.1915March
03.1915April
04.1915Apr 02politics
Apr 07war
Apr 15war
Apr 25war
Apr 25war
Apr 26politics
Apr 28war
May
05.1915May 03war
May 07war
May 09war
May 13war
May 14war
May 27war
June
06.1915August
08.1915September
09.1915Sep 01war
Great Retreat
1915 strategic retreat by Russian forces during World War I
October
10.1915November
11.1915December
12.1915Dec 10war
Dec 15war
Dec 17war
Dec 26politics
End of 1915 Record · 35 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1915 saw key military campaigns during World War I, such as the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the continued Serbian campaign that started in 1914. On April 26, 1915, the Triple Entente signed the secret Treaty of London with Italy, bringing Italy into the war on their side. In that year, the Armenian Genocide began, where Ottoman authorities systematically targeted the Armenian population for mass murder and destruction. Twelve major historical events occurred, along with eleven notable births and one significant death among prominent figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1915?
In 1915, several key events occurred, including the Armenian Genocide, the signing of the Treaty of London, and significant World War I battles like the Battle of Dogger Bank and the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive. The Serbian campaign was also part of the ongoing global conflict during this year.
What was the Armenian Genocide of 1915?
The Armenian Genocide began in 1915 when the Ottoman Empire systematically killed approximately 1.5 million Armenians during World War I. It is considered one of the first modern genocides of the 20th century.
What was the Treaty of London in 1915?
The Treaty of London was signed in April 1915 between the Triple Entente (Britain, France, and Russia) and Italy. It promised Italy territorial gains for joining the Allied powers in World War I against Austria-Hungary and Germany.
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