What happened on Thursday April 22, 1915?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1915:

• Detailed Account of Chemical Warfare at Ypres German forces detonated a mine at St. Éloi and released a massive chlorine gas attack, causing a catastrophic breach in Allied lines. The unprecedented chemical assault led to a chaotic French troop retreat and significant German territorial gains near Ypres.
• Second Battle of Ypres Commences The Second Battle of Ypres began, a critical engagement on the Western Front where German forces would employ unprecedented chemical warfare strategies against Allied troops.
• First Military Use of Poison Gas in World War I Germany deployed chlorine gas as a chemical weapon for the first time in military history during World War I, marking a horrific escalation in warfare tactics that would have profound humanitarian consequences.
• Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive Begins A major offensive was launched on the Eastern Front of World War I, with Austro-Hungarian and German forces initiating a significant strategic attack against the Russian Empire, potentially reshaping the war's dynamics.
• Leo Frank Death Sentence Appeal An application was submitted to commute the death sentence of Leo Frank, a pivotal moment in a controversial case involving antisemitism and judicial misconduct in the American legal system.
• New York Yankees Debut Iconic Uniform The New York Yankees first wore their now-legendary pinstripe uniforms and introduced their iconic hat-in-the-ring logo, marking the beginning of a visual identity that would become synonymous with baseball excellence.

Events in 1915

April 22, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1915

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1915

April 22, 1915 was a Thursday and it was the 112th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1915 can also be written as 4/22/1915 in the US and as 22/4/1915 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1915 in April 1915 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1915:

• Anthony Quinn

  Legendary Mexican-American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Zorba the Greek' and 'Lawrence of Arabia', winner of two Academy...

• Garrett Hardin

  Prominent American ecologist and philosopher best known for his influential essay 'The Tragedy of the Commons', which explored environmental...

• George Henderson (editor)

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1915:

• Maurice Gufflet

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1915 was Virginia Lee by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Virginia Lee
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - When My Ship Comes In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 22, 1915! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 22, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1915 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:54 am and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1915.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1915

Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1915

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 22, 1915 is:

110 years and 22 days old,

or 1320 months and 22 days old,

or 5742 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40200 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1915?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 22, 1915.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.