Famous Birthdays
- Charles Lamont, American actor and director (Abbott & Costello films), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1993)
- William D. Byron, U.S. Congressman (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Whitaker, British publisher (Whitaker's Almanack), dies at 75
1895 Highlights
About May 15, 1895
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
