15 May

1948 - 1948 Arab-Israeli War begins

On 15 May 1948, Arab armies entered Palestine the day after Israel's creation.

1928 - First appearance of Mickey Mouse

On 15 May 1928, Mickey Mouse first appeared in the short film Plane Crazy.

1252 - Papal bull Ad extirpanda

On 15 May 1252, Pope Innocent IV authorised the use of torture by the Inquisition through Ad extirpanda.