Historical Events
- 1st escalator patented by American engineer Jesse Reno - first used at Old Iron Pier, Coney Island, New York City [1]
- New York State unveils automatic ballot booth (voting machine)
Famous Birthdays
- James Basevi Ord, US army officer (d. 1938)
About March 15, 1892
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
