Famous Birthdays
- Irvin McDowell, American Major General (Union Army), born in Columbus, Ohio (d. 1885)
- Johann Gungl, Austrian composer and conductor, born in Zsambék, Austrian Empire (d. 1883) (alternatively born March 5 1828)
About October 15, 1818
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra