What happened on Saturday May 15, 1915?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1915:

• Costly British Offensive in Artois During World War I British and Indian troops launch a major offensive against German positions in the Artois region of France, preceded by an extensive 60-hour artillery bombardment. Despite the massive preparatory bombardment, the Allied forces advance only 1,000 yards at an enormous human cost of 16,000 casualties, highlighting the brutal and often futile nature of World War I trench warfare.
• AT&T Reaches Major Shareholder Milestone AT&T becomes the first corporation in American history to achieve one million stockholders, marking a significant moment in corporate democratization and public investment. This milestone reflects the growing popularity of stock ownership among middle-class Americans and the expanding reach of telecommunications infrastructure.

Events in 1915

May 15, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1915

Newspapers from May. 15, 1915

May 15, 1915 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1915 can also be written as 5/15/1915 in the US and as 15/5/1915 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1915 in May 1915 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1915:

• Paul Samuelson

  Legendary American economist who won the Nobel Prize and profoundly influenced modern economic theory.

• Mario Monicelli

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to Italian comedy and cinema.

• Gus Viseur

  Renowned Belgian-French accordion player who was a key member of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, a significant jazz ensemble.

• Hilda Bernstein

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, artist, and author who fought for social justice and equality.

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1915:

• Giuseppe Armanini

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1915 was I Want to Go to Tokio by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - I Want to Go to Tokio
2. George O'Connor - Everybody Rag with Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1915 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1915 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 15, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:05 am and setting at 09:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1915 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1915

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Someone born on May 15, 1915 is:

109 years 11 months old,

or 1319 months and 18 days old,

or 5738 weeks

or 40166 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1915?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1915.

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