Event:
In the Swiss Alps, final breakthrough occurs on the east bore of the Gotthard Base Tunnel, now the world's longest railway tunnel
More Notable Events on October 15:
1997 U.S. launches nuclear powered Cassini to Saturn
1991 Clarence Thomas is confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
1985 Shuttle Columbia carries Spacelab into orbit
1956 William J Brennan, Jr. appointed to Supreme Court
1878 Edison Electric Light Company incorporated
