Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Shields, Irish actor ("The River"; "Enchanted Island"), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- E. J. Nicholson [Eliza Jane], American publisher (New Orleans' "Daily Picayune"), dies at 47
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About February 15, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
