Historical Events
- Yankee Guy Zinn sets record by stealing home twice in a game
Famous Birthdays
- Julia Child, American chef, author and television personality (The French Chef), born in Pasadena, California (d. 2004)
- Wendy Hiller, English actress (Major Barbara, David Copperfield), born in Bramhall, Cheshire, England (d. 2003)
About August 15, 1912
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
