Today in History on September 15th
1835 – HMS Beagle Arrives in the Galápagos Islands:
On September 15, 1835, HMS Beagle arrived at the Galápagos Islands, where British naturalist Charles Darwin began making observations that would later form the basis of his theory of evolution by natural selection.
1935 – Nuremberg Laws Enacted in Nazi Germany:
On September 15, 1935, the Nuremberg Laws were enacted in Nazi Germany, stripping Jews of their citizenship and imposing severe racial discrimination. These laws laid the groundwork for the systemic persecution of Jews that culminated in the Holocaust.
1940 – Battle of Britain Day:
On September 15, 1940, the Royal Air Force (RAF) defeated the German Luftwaffe in a decisive battle, marking a turning point in the Battle of Britain during World War II. The date is commemorated in the UK as Battle of Britain Day, a symbol of resistance to Nazi aggression.