What Happened on September 15, 1921

Historical Events

Alcohol Paraclitus

Pope Benedict XV publishes encyclical Alcohol Paraclitus

  • WBZ-AM in Boston MA begins radio transmissions

Famous Birthdays

  • Jan Frank Fischer, Czech composer, born in Louny, Czech Republic (d. 2006)
  • Norma MacMillan, Canadian voice actress (Casper the Ghost), born in Vancouver (d. 2001)

Famous Deaths

  • Roman von Ungern-Sternberg 'the mad Baron', Baltic-German baron and anti-communist Russian general, executed by the Russian Red Army at 35
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About September 15, 1921

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo