Today in history 115

A specific date!

According to historical records, here are some notable events that occurred on November 15th throughout history:

1150 - The Treaty of Ascó is signed, ending the Catalan-Aragonese War.

1155 - Emperor Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Adrian IV.

1157 - The Treaty of Ramla is signed, ending the conflict between the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the County of Tripoli.

1158 - The University of Oxford is founded.

1159 - The Council of Tours is held, where Pope Adrian IV is succeeded by Pope Alexander III.

Other notable events that occurred on November 15th include:

• 1864 - The first underground railroad station is established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• 1918 - The Austro-Hungarian Empire is dissolved.
• 1920 - The League of Nations holds its first council meeting.
• 1942 - The first American troops arrive in Europe during World War II.
• 1966 - The Soviet Union launches the Luna 9 spacecraft, which becomes the first spacecraft to soft-land on the Moon.

These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on November 15th throughout history.