Historical Events
- 52nd Kentucky Derby: Albert Johnson on Bubbling Over wins in 2:03.8
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Shaffer, Engish playwright (Sleuth), twin brother to Peter, born in Liverpool (d. 2001)
Peter Shaffer (1926-2016)
English playwright (Equus, Amadeus), twin brother to Anthony, born in Liverpool
- [Jean-Josephat] Clermont Pépin, Canadian pianist and composer (Implosion Symphony), born in Saint-Georges, Quebec (d. 2006)
About May 15, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
