What Happened on November 2, 1915

Historical Events

  • First US election by proportional representation, Ashtabula, Ohio

Famous Birthdays

  • Beryl McBurnie, Trinidadian dancer (Little Carib Theatre), born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (d. 2000)
  • Douglas Lilburn, New Zealand composer (A Song Of Islands), and educator (Victoria University, 1949-80), born in Whanganui, New Zealand (d. 2001)
  • Sidney Luft, American movie director, born in New York City (d. 2005)

Famous Deaths

  • Isaac Rice, German-American businessman (namesake of Columbia Univ's Rice stadium, Electric Boat Company), dies at 65
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About November 2, 1915

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No

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