What Happened on August 9, 1915

Day of the Week: Monday

Historical Events

  • British attack at Chanak Bair at Gallipoli during WWI

Event of interestEvent of Interest

British naval officer David Beatty is confirmed in the rank of vice-admiral

British Admiral of the Fleet David Beatty
British Admiral of the Fleet
David Beatty

Famous Birthdays

  • Haim Alexander, composer

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Longbottom, English lieutenant, dies in battle