Edith Cavell – England’s Heroine Nurse

Read the Article
Historical Events
Execution
Despite international protest, Edith Cavell an English nurse in Belgium, is executed by the Germans for aiding the escape of Allied prisoners
Model T
Ford Motor Company under Henry Ford manufactures its 1 millionth automobile at the River Rouge plant in Detroit
Event of Interest
Theodore Roosevelt criticizes US citizens who identify themselves with dual nationalities
1915 History
Famous Deaths
Edith Cavell (1865-1915)
British nurse, executed by German firing squad in Belgium during World War I at 49
About October 12, 1915
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra