Portal:China/Anniversaries/October/October 15

Events

• 1934 – The Soviet Republic of China collapses when Chiang Kai-shek's National Revolutionary Army successfully encircles Ruijin, forcing the fleeing Communists to begin the Long March.
• 2003 – China launches Shenzhou 5, its first manned space mission.

Births

• 1265 – Temür Khan, Emperor Chengzong of Yuan-China (d. 1307)