Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Etienne Valluy, French general (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- Francisque Sarcey, French writer (Le Temps), dies at 70
1899 Highlights
About May 15, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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