Historical Events
- NY Yankees buy Frank "Home Run" Baker from the Athletics for $37,500
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Ballantine, American publisher (Ballantine Books), born in New York City (d. 1995)
- Mary Jane Croft, American actress (Our Miss Brooks: The Lucy Show), born in Muncie, Indiana (d. 1999)
- Ronnie Aldrich, British easy listening and jazz pianist, arranger, and composer, born in Erith, Kent, England (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Nikolay Lodizhensky, Russian diplomat and composer, dies at 73
1916 Highlights
About February 15, 1916
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
