Famous Birthdays Eugène Marin Labiche, French playwright (The Italian Straw Hat), born in Paris (d. 1888) Born in 1815 1815 Highlights About May 5, 1815 Day of the Week: FridayHow Long Ago? 209 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Taurus May 3, 1815 Dates in History May 8, 1815 What Happened in 1815 Eruption of Mount TamboraApril 10, 1815 Battle of WaterlooJune 18, 1815 Grace Darling, the Lighthouse HeroineNovember 24, 1815