Historical Events
- Frank Home Run Baker, 28, announces retirement following a contract dispute with Connie Mack. He sits out 1915 season
Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Frazier, American country and Detroit blues singer-songwriter, and guitarist ("This Old World's In A Tangle"), born in Osceola, Arkansas (d. 1972)
- Michael Relph, British film producer and director (d. 2004)
About February 16, 1915
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius