This Day in History for November 15

Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
NOV 15 Sunday 2026
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Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party

Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding as the paramount leader of China.

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“Well done is better than well said.”

— Benjamin Franklin
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  1. 2022
    The world population reached eight billion

    The world population reached eight billion.

  2. 2020
    Turkish Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish Grand Prix and secures his seventh drivers' title, equalling the all-time record held by Michael Schumacher.

  3. 2017
    West Attica floods

    A flood a few miles outside of Athens results in the death of 25 people.

  4. 2016
    Hong Kong's High Court bans elected politicians Yau Wai-ching and Baggio Leung…

    Hong Kong's High Court bans elected politicians Yau Wai-ching and Baggio Leung from the city's Parliament.

  5. 2012
    Xi Jinping becomes General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and a new…

    Xi Jinping becomes General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and a new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee is inaugurated.

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On This Day Quote

“Well done is better than well said.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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What happened on November 15?

One highlighted entry is from 2012: Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding as the paramount leader of China.

Who was born on November 15?

People listed for November 15 include TyTy Washington Jr. (2001), Paula Badosa (1997), and Kim Min-jae (footballer) (1996).

What observances fall on November 15?

Observances listed for November 15 include Independence Day, unilaterally declared in 1988. (Palestine), Christian feast day: Abibus of Edessa, and Christian feast day: Albert the Great.

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