Historical Events
- Norway annexes Spitsbergen
- White Sox Dickie Kerr, 1st appearance since winning 2 world series games in 1919
Famous Birthdays
- Aldo Ciccolini, Italian-French concert pianist, born in Naples, Italy (d. 2015)
- Billy Pinkney, American bass vocalist (Drifters - "Ruby Baby"), born in Dalzell, South Carolina (d. 2007)
- George Morrow, American jazz double-bassist (Max Roach and Clifford Brown; Sonny Rollins), born in Pasadena, California (d. 1992)
- Gertrude Shope, South African leader of the ANC Women’s League, born in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Mike Connors [Krekor Ohanian], American actor (Mannix), born in Fresno, California (d. 2017)
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007)
Canadian jazz pianist and composer (Downbeat Magazine's Pianist of the Year, 1950-62), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Rose Maddox, American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, and fiddle player (Sing a Little Song of Heartache), born in Boaz, Alabama (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Konrad Mägi, Estonian painter, dies at 46
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights
About August 15, 1925
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
