What Happened on February 23, 1915

Historical Events

  • Nevada reduces residency requirement for divorces from 1 year to 6 months

Famous Birthdays

  • Heinrich Schirmbeck, German author and activist (Das Spiegellabyrinth), born in Recklinghausen, Germany (d. 2005)
  • Jon Hall, American actor (Ramar of the Jungle), born in Fresno, California (d. 1979)
  • Paul Tibbets, US Air Force retired Brigadier General and Pilot of B-29 "Enola Gay" over Hiroshima (d. 2007)

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Smalls, African-American congressman (1875-87), dies at 75
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About February 23, 1915

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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