What Happened on December 29, 1915

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Osmanski, American College Football HOF fullback (Holy Cross; NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43, 46; 3 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1939; Chicago Bears), born in Providence, Rhode Island (d. 1996)
  • Charles L. Harness, American sci-fi author (Paradox Men, Wolfhead), born in Colorado City, Texas (d. 2005)
  • John Meefout, Dutch sculptor (Laying Woman) (d. 1993)
  • Robert Ruark, American writer (Something of Value), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 1965)

Famous Deaths

  • C. B. Hawley, American organist and composer, dies at 57
  • Tom Shevlin, American College Football Hall of Fame end (Yale - Consensus All-American 1902, 04, 05; National C'ship 1902, 05), dies of pneumonia at 32
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About December 29, 1915

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn