Historical Events
Hitler Receives Iron Cross
Adolf Hitler receives the relatively common Iron Cross second class for bravery in World War I
- World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm approves the strategic bombing of London's docks
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Goodpaster, American general (NATO Supreme Allied Commander 1969-74), born in Granite City, Illinois (d. 2005)
- Lorne Greene [Lyon Chaim Green], Canadian actor (Bonanza - "Ben Cartwright"; Battlestar Galactica), born in Ottawa, Ontario (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Émile Waldteufel [Charles Émile Lévy], French pianist and composer (Estudiantina; Les Patineurs - The Skaters' Waltz), dies at 77
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights
About February 12, 1915
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
