474 BC
Roman consul Aulus Manlius Vulso celebrates an ovation for concluding the war against Veii and securing a forty years truce.
Roman consul Aulus Manlius Vulso is honored with an ovation after he concludes the war against Veii and secures a forty-year truce.
In 474 BC, after leading Roman forces against the Etruscan city of Veii, Consul Aulus Manlius Vulso was granted an ovation, a form of triumphal celebration held within Rome.
Unlike a full triumph, an ovation allowed the commander to enter the city on foot or horseback, offering thanks to the gods for victory.
Vulso's victory at Veii ended decades of intermittent conflict, resulting in a peace treaty that guaranteed forty years of truce between Rome and the Etruscans.
The ceremony underscored Rome's growing power in central Italy and set the stage for further expansion against neighboring city-states.
It marked a key moment in Rome's ascent, reflecting both military prowess and diplomatic acumen in securing long-term peace.
474 BC
Roman consul
Aulus Manlius Vulso
ovation
war
Veii
493day.year
Odoacer, the first barbarian King of Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, is slain by Theoderic the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, while the two kings were feasting together.
In 493, Theoderic the Great treacherously murders Odoacer, the first barbarian King of Italy, during a banquet.
In 493, during a banquet meant to celebrate peace, King Theoderic the Great of the Ostrogoths invited Odoacer, King of Italy, to dine together.
Despite assurances of safety, Theoderic attacked and killed Odoacer, seizing control of Italy for the Ostrogothic Kingdom.
This betrayal marked the violent end of Odoacer's reign, who had deposed the last Western Roman Emperor in 476.
The event symbolizes the turbulent transition from Roman to Ostrogothic rule in Italy during the early Middle Ages.
Theoderic's victory established a new era in Italian history under Gothic kingship, blending Roman administration with barbarian leadership.
493
Odoacer
King of Italy
Western Roman Empire
Theoderic the Great
Ostrogoths
933day.year
After a ten-year truce, German King Henry the Fowler defeats a Hungarian army at the Battle of Riade near the Unstrut river.
In 933, King Henry the Fowler defeats a Hungarian army at the Battle of Riade near the Unstrut River.
In 933, following a ten-year truce, King Henry the Fowler of East Francia confronted Hungarian raiders near the Unstrut River.
At the Battle of Riade, Henry's well-disciplined infantry repelled the swift Hungarian cavalry assaults.
The decisive victory secured Germany's eastern frontier and halted Magyar incursions into the region.
It bolstered Henry's prestige as a military leader and strengthened the emerging Holy Roman realm.
The battle's outcome led to renewed negotiations and a period of relative peace with the Hungarians.
933
Henry the Fowler
Battle of Riade
Unstrut
1311day.year
Battle of Halmyros: The Catalan Company defeats Walter V, Count of Brienne to take control of the Duchy of Athens, a Crusader state in Greece.
In 1311, the Catalan Company defeats Walter V of Brienne at the Battle of Halmyros and takes control of the Duchy of Athens.
On March 15, 1311, the mercenary Catalan Company engaged Walter V, Count of Brienne, near Halmyros in Boeotia.
Using tactical feigned retreats, the Catalans lured Brienne's Frankish knights into a deadly ambush.
Walter V was killed in the rout, and the remnants of his force were captured or scattered.
The victory allowed the Catalans to occupy the Duchy of Athens, a key Crusader state in Greece.
This battle reshaped Greek politics and established Catalan rule that lasted for several decades.
1311
Battle of Halmyros
Catalan Company
Walter V, Count of Brienne
Duchy of Athens
Crusader state
1848day.year
A revolution breaks out in Hungary, and the Habsburg rulers are compelled to meet the demands of the reform party.
Hungarian revolutionaries compel Habsburg rulers to adopt liberal reforms in 1848.
On March 15, 1848, a wave of liberal revolutions reached Hungary, inspired by unrest across Europe.
Demonstrators in Pest and Buda demanded constitutional government and national autonomy.
Faced with popular pressure, the Habsburg monarchy conceded to key reformist demands.
This marked the beginning of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 against imperial rule.
The movement sought civil liberties, press freedom, and self-determination.
Though eventually suppressed, the uprising became a symbol of Hungarian national identity.
1848
revolution breaks out in Hungary
Habsburg
1888day.year
Start of the Anglo-Tibetan War of 1888.
The Anglo-Tibetan War of 1888 commences as British forces clash with Tibetan defenders.
On March 15, 1888, hostilities broke out between British India and Tibetan forces, marking the Anglo-Tibetan War.
The conflict arose from tensions over trade routes and British attempts to assert influence in Tibet.
British troops advanced into Tibetan territory, meeting resistance from local warriors.
Harsh terrain and supply challenges hampered both sides throughout the campaign.
Skirmishes highlighted the strategic importance of the Himalayas in colonial geopolitics.
The war concluded later that year, leading to subsequent treaties shaping Sino-British-Tibetan relations.
1888
Anglo-Tibetan War of 1888
1892day.year
The Lobau bombing is one of the first attacks of the Ère des attentats (1892-1894).
Anarchist bomb attack on Lobau marks one of the first incidents in Paris’s 'Era of Attentats' (1892–1894).
On March 15, 1892, an explosive device detonated in the Lobau Arcade in Paris during a wave of anarchist violence.
Known as the Ère des attentats, this period saw a series of targeted bombings across France.
The Lobau bombing injured civilians and spread fear of political extremism in urban centers.
Authorities increased security measures and crackdowns on anarchist groups.
The attack underscored the volatile atmosphere of late 19th-century Europe.
It foreshadowed further anarchist acts, leading to broader debates on civil liberties and order.
1892
Lobau bombing
Ère des attentats
1894day.year
Madeleine bombing by Désiré Pauwels during the Ère des attentats.
Désiré Pauwels carries out the Madeleine bombing in Paris amid the anarchist 'Era of Attentats.'
On March 15, 1894, anarchist Désiré Pauwels detonated a bomb at the Madeleine Church in Paris.
The attack was part of the turbulent Ère des attentats that rocked France between 1892 and 1894.
Although fewer casualties occurred, the bombing shocked Parisians and tourists alike.
The French government responded with heightened patrols and swift legal actions against suspects.
Pauwels’s act exemplified the growing threat of politically motivated violence.
The incident contributed to evolving policies on policing and public safety in France.
1894
Madeleine bombing
Désiré Pauwels
Ère des attentats
1918day.year
Finnish Civil War: The battle of Tampere begins.
The decisive Battle of Tampere began during the Finnish Civil War, marking a turning point in the conflict between the Reds and Whites.
On March 15, 1918, Red socialist and White conservative forces clashed at the industrial city of Tampere, a strategic stronghold in southern Finland.
Commanders mobilized thousands of troops in one of the war’s bloodiest engagements.
Over the course of the battle, artillery and urban combat inflicted heavy casualties on both sides.
The White forces eventually captured Tampere on April 6, gaining a crucial advantage in the civil war.
The outcome influenced Finland’s post-war political order and underscored deep social divisions in the young nation.
1918
Finnish Civil War
battle of Tampere
1919day.year
Ukrainian War of Independence: The Kontrrazvedka is established as the counterintelligence division of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s insurgent army formed the Kontrrazvedka, pioneering counterintelligence efforts during the fight for independence.
On March 15, 1919, the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine, led by Nestor Makhno, established the Kontrrazvedka as its official counterintelligence agency.
Tasked with rooting out spies and suppressing betrayal, it played a critical role in safeguarding anarchist operations.
The Kontrrazvedka conducted field investigations, intercepted communications, and enforced discipline within insurgent ranks.
Its creation reflected the complex military and political struggles of the Ukrainian War of Independence.
This unit would become a controversial symbol of both revolutionary justice and brutality on the tumultuous steppe battlefields.
1919
Ukrainian War of Independence
Kontrrazvedka
counterintelligence
Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine
1939day.year
Germany occupies Czechoslovakia.
German troops occupied Czechoslovakia, expanding Nazi territorial control and undermining European stability before World War II.
On March 15, 1939, Wehrmacht units marched into Bohemia and Moravia, effectively dissolving the Czechoslovak state.
Hitler established the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, placing the region under direct German administration.
This action blatantly violated the Munich Agreement and signaled the end of appeasement by France and Britain.
Czechoslovak President Emil Hácha was coerced into submission, marking a dramatic loss of national sovereignty.
The occupation heightened tensions across Europe and foreshadowed the wider conflict to come.
1939
Germany occupies Czechoslovakia
1939day.year
Carpatho-Ukraine declares itself an independent republic, but is annexed by Hungary the next day.
Carpatho-Ukraine declared independence but was swiftly annexed by Hungary, ending its brief sovereignty.
On March 15, 1939, Carpatho-Ukraine proclaimed itself an independent republic following the collapse of Czechoslovakia.
Its leaders sought to establish a sovereign state for the Rusyn minority in East Central Europe.
However, within hours, Hungarian forces crossed the border and annexed the territory without significant resistance.
The republic’s fleeting autonomy lasted less than one day, reflecting the volatile political climate of the era.
This event foreshadowed further territorial reshuffling that would accompany the coming global conflict.
Carpatho-Ukraine