December 15 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on December 15 (12-15) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on December 15 (13)
- Adam Brody (Born: 1979-12-15) — American actor known for roles in The O.C., Shazam!, and StartUp.
- Basil II (Died: 1025-12-15) — Byzantine Emperor, known as the Bulgar Slayer, who reigned from 976 to 1025.
- Blake Edwards (Died: 2010-12-15) — Versatile American filmmaker known for comedies, dramas, and the successful Pink Panther series.
- Gustave Eiffel (Born: 1832-12-15) — Pioneering French civil engineer, famed for the Eiffel Tower and structural ironwork.
- Henri Becquerel (Born: 1852-12-15) — Pioneering physicist known for the discovery of radioactivity.
- Kim Porter (Born: 1970-12-15) — American actress and model known for her career spanning the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Lee Jung-jae (Born: 1972-12-15) — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in 'Squid Game' and diverse filmography.
- Nero (Born: 0037-12-15) — Final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, known for cultural pursuits and tumultuous reign.
- Oscar Niemeyer (Born: 1907-12-15) — Pioneering Brazilian architect celebrated for its fluid, sculptural use of reinforced concrete.
- Sitting Bull (Died: 1890-12-15) — Hunkpapa Lakota leader renowned for resisting U.S. policies and leading the Ghost Dance movement.
- Vallabhbhai Patel (Died: 1950-12-15) — Key statesman in India's independence and political integration.
- Walt Disney (Died: 1966-12-15) — Pioneering animator and entrepreneur who defined modern American entertainment.
- Wolfgang Pauli (Died: 1958-12-15) — Austrian theoretical physicist and pioneer of quantum mechanics.