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2015 was a year filled with many important events around the world. It was a common year starting on Thursday in the Gregorian calendar.

Exciting Events of 2015

January: New Unions and Big Climbs

February: Peace Talks and Incidents

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Members of the Danish press react to a shooting in Denmark.

March: Space, History, and Tragedies

Dawn Flight Configuration 2
Dawn became the first spacecraft to orbit a dwarf planet.

April: Earthquakes and Health News

May: Royal Births and Art Records

Earthquake Leads Office Evacuation - Ashram - Sector-V - Salt Lake City - Kolkata 2015-05-12 7051
People leaving an office after an earthquake hit Nepal.

June: Sports, Politics, and Rights

White House rainbow colors to celebrate June 2015 SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling
The White House lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States.

July: Financial News and Space Exploration

President Obama Meets with President Castro
Raúl Castro and Barack Obama worked to improve relations between the United States and Cuba.

August: Missing Plane and Health News

September: Royal Records and Discoveries

Elizabeth II in Berlin 2015
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in United Kingdom history.

October: New Leaders and Natural Disasters

November: Meetings and Attacks

13 November 2015 Paris attacks - montage
A montage of images related to the November 2015 Paris attacks.

December: Climate Pacts and Space Firsts

Sports in 2015

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See also

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