05/14/1948
Israel – State of Israel Proclaimed as the British mandate in Palestine expired.
05/14/1948
Israel – First Arab-Israeli War Began shortly after the state of Israel was proclaimed.
05/14/1985
Sri Lanka – Tamil Separatists Attack Buddhist Shrine killing more than 150.
05/15/1979
Iraq, Israel – Arab terrorist group 15 May Organization Founded
05/15/1991
Israel – Palestinian Struggle Day