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1915 Historical Event(s)
January 28, 1915
– An act of the U.S. Congress creates the United States Coast Guard.
February 14, 1915
– New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Wood Rabbit in Chinese astrology.
April 25, 1915
– World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins—The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by Australian, British, French and New Zealand troops begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.
May 23, 1915
– World War I: Italy joins the Allies after they declare war on Austria-Hungary.
May 24, 1915
– World War I: Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary.
August 6, 1915
– World War I: Battle of Sari Bair – the Allies mount a diversionary attack timed to coincide with a major Allied landing of reinforcements at Suvla Bay.
October 5, 1915
– Bulgaria enters World War I as one of the Central Powers.
October 23, 1915
– Woman’s suffrage: In New York City, 25,000-33,000 women march on Fifth Avenue to advocate their right to vote.
November 1, 1915
– Parris Island is officially designated a US Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
December 18, 1915
– U.S. President Woodrow Wilson marries Edith Bolling Galt Wilson while president of the United States.
Who Were Born On 1915?
January 3, 1915
– Jack Levine, American painter (d. 2010)
February 2, 1915
– Abba Eban, Israeli diplomat (d. 2002)
March 20, 1915
– Rudolf Kirchschläger, Austrian politician, President (1974-1986) (d. 2000)
April 29, 1915
– Donald Mills, American singer (Mills Brothers) (d. 1999)
May 1, 1915
– Archie Williams, American athlete (d. 1993)
May 6, 1915
– Orson Welles, American film director and actor (d. 1985)
July 5, 1915
– John Woodruff, American distance runner (d. 2007)
July 29, 1915
– Bruce R. McConkie, American Mormon apostle and writer (d. 1985)
December 13, 1915
– Curd Jürgens, German-born Austrian actor (d. 1982)
December 22, 1915
– Barbara Billingsley, American actress (d. 2010)