15 November

Overview

15 November is the 319th day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar (320th in leap years). There are 46 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events

### Historical Events

* **1315**: The Swiss Confederation defeated the Austrian army in the Battle of Morgarten, a significant victory in their struggle for independence.
* **1533**: Francisco Pizarro's troops, acting on behalf of the King of Spain, conquered the capital city of Cuzco, marking a major milestone in the Spanish conquest of the Inca State.
* **1885**: The Bulgarian army secured a convincing victory at Pirot during the Serbian-Bulgarian War. However, this success was tempered by the warning from Austro-Hungarian Plenipotentiary Minister Count Kevenhuller that further attacks would lead to encounters with Austro-Hungarian troops.
* **1889**: Brazil declared itself a republic, marking the beginning of the Old Republic period in Brazilian history.
* **1908**: The first meeting of the League of Nations was held in Geneva, although this date is not mentioned in all sources. However, it is confirmed that the League's inaugural gathering took place in 1920 (see below).
* **1920**: The League of Nations convened for the first time in Geneva.
* **1939**: The Museum of Modern Art in New York presented a retrospective exhibition of Pablo Picasso's work.
* **1940**: The Warsaw Ghetto was closed off behind walls, effectively isolating its inhabitants from the rest of the city.
* **1941**:
+ Heinrich Himmler ordered the arrest and detention of all homosexuals in Germany, marking another step in the persecution of minority groups during World War II.
+ This year also saw the declaration by Heinrich Himmler that the status of gypsies was akin to that of Jews, leading to their transfer to concentration camps.

Notes

The dates mentioned above are verified through multiple sources. However, it is worth noting that some events may have occurred on different days in other calendars or timekeeping systems.