Historical Events
- Procter & Gamble unveils its Crisco shortening
Famous Birthdays
- Buster Brown, American blues singer and harmonica player (Fannie Mae), born in Cordele, Georgia (d. 1976)
1911 Highlights
About August 15, 1911
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo