Famous Birthdays
- Ilya Mechnikov, Russian zoologist and bacteriologist known as the "father of natural immunity" (Nobel 1908), born in Ivanovka, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Wiselius, Dutch lawyer patriot and writer (helped dismantle Dutch East India Co), dies at 76
1845 Highlights
About May 15, 1845
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
