1099

The First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the city is captured from the Fatimids. AI analysis

eading: The First Crusade was a military expedition by Western Christianity to regain the Holy Land taken in the Muslim conquests of the Levant (632-661). The crusade culminated in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099. --来自AI解读

1389

Ottoman Empire defeats Serbian army in the Battle of Kosovo, a pivotal event in the history of late medieval Balkans. AI analysis

eading: The Battle of Kosovo was fought between the Ottoman Empire and the Serbian army on June 15, 1389. It marked a significant turning point in the history of the late medieval Balkans, leading to the eventual Ottoman domination of the region. --来自AI解读

1410

Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War: The combined forces of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeat the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Grunwald. AI analysis

eading: The Battle of Grunwald, also known as the Battle of Žalgiris, was one of the largest battles of the Middle Ages. It took place on July 15, 1410, during the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War. The combined forces of Poland and Lithuania defeated the Teutonic Knights, marking a significant victory for the two nations. --来自AI解读

1799

The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian port city of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign. AI analysis

eading: The Rosetta Stone is a granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree issued in 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty of Ancient Egypt. It was discovered in 1799 by French soldiers in Egypt and has been instrumental in deciphering Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. --来自AI解读

1815

Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders aboard the HMS Bellerophon. AI analysis

eading: Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor who ruled from 1804 to 1815, surrendered aboard the HMS Bellerophon on July 15, 1815. This marked the end of his reign and the beginning of his exile to the island of Saint Helena, where he would remain until his death in 1821. --来自AI解读

1862

The CSS Arkansas, the most successful Confederate ironclad on the Mississippi River, is launched on the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. AI analysis

eading: The CSS Arkansas was a Confederate ironclad ram built during the American Civil War. Launched on July 15, 1862, it was the most successful Confederate ironclad on the Mississippi River, playing a crucial role in several battles before being scuttled by its crew in 1863. --来自AI解读

1918

The Second Battle of the Marne begins during World War I. AI analysis

eading: The Second Battle of the Marne took place from July 15 to August 6, 1918, during World War I. It was fought between the Allied Powers, led by France and the United States, and the German Empire. The battle marked a turning point in the war, as the Allies were able to halt the German advance and eventually push them back. --来自AI解读

1971

The United States launches Apollo 15, the fourth successful manned mission to land on the Moon. AI analysis

eading: Apollo 15 was the fourth manned mission to land on the Moon, launched on July 15, 1971. The mission was crewed by astronauts David R. Scott, James B. Irwin, and Alfred M. Worden. During their time on the Moon, Scott and Irwin conducted three extravehicular activities, while Worden remained in orbit around the Moon. --来自AI解读

1979

U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivers a nationally televised speech in which he condemns the growing trend of stagflation, a combination of high inflation and stagnant economic growth, two years after his speech on a similar topic that was known as his "malaise speech". AI analysis

eading: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, delivered a televised speech on July 15, 1979, addressing the issue of stagflation. Stagflation refers to a period of high inflation combined with stagnant economic growth. Carter's speech was an attempt to address the nation's economic woes and regain public trust. --来自AI解读

2002

The "Bali Nine" drug smuggling ring is arrested in Indonesia. AI analysis

eading: The "Bali Nine" refers to a group of nine Australians arrested in Indonesia on April 17, 2005, for attempting to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia. The group was caught after a tip-off from the Australian Federal Police. The incident drew significant media attention and led to a re-examination of Australia's relationship with Indonesia. --来自AI解读