What Happened on September 15, 1909

Famous Birthdays

  • C. N. Annadurai, Indian politician and 1st Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, born in Kancheepuram, Madras, British India (d. 1969)
  • Carlos Estrada, Uruguayan composer and conductor, born in Montevideo, Uruguay (d. 1970)

Jean Batten (1909-1982)

New Zealand aviator (first-ever solo flight from England to New Zealand in 1936), born in Rotorua, New Zealand

  • Phil Arnold, American actor (Errand Boy, Stud Lonigan, Damn Yankees), born in Hackensack, New Jersey (d. 1968)

About September 15, 1909

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo