Famous Birthdays
- Iris Murdoch, novelist (Severed Head, Unicorn), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Jack Hunter {John Averona], American big band vocalist (Elliot Lawrence Orchestra - "Apple Blossom Time"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
Emil Fischer (1852-1919)
German chemist, discovered Fischer esterification (Nobel Prize 1902), commits suicide at 66
1919 Highlights
About July 15, 1919
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
